Idaho Health Insurance

As a resident of Idaho, you have plenty of Idaho health insurance options to choose from. There are multiple insurance companies in Idaho that provide a range of plans for a variety of health needs.

Here you'll be able to get helpful information for finding health insurance in Idaho. See some of the state’s top health insurance companies and read about the important Idaho health insurance laws and regulations you should be aware of as you look for your plan. You can also find information about financial assistance and public Idaho health insurance programs.

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Idaho Health Insurance Companies

Health Insurance Laws and Regulations in Idaho

Public Health Insurance Programs for Idaho Residents

Contact Info for the Idaho Department of Insurance and Department of Health and Welfare

The following list of companies offer health insurance plans in Idaho:

Time Insurance Health Insurance

Today, Time Insurance is known as Assurant Health with insurance coverage for individuals, students, families, seniors, and businesses.

John Alden Health Insurance

John Alden Life Insurance has been selling health coverage throughout America since 1961. Today, they are part of Assurant. John Alden plans include individual health and small group coverage. They also sell Health Savings Account plans.

Blue Cross of Idaho Health Insurance

As a non-profit mutual insurance company, Blue Cross of Idaho is dedicated to superior customer service. They strictly abide by their company values of fairness, honesty, respect, responsibility, and accountability.

Time Short Term Health Insurance

Great American Health Insurance

MEGA Life and Health Insurance Company

At The MEGA Life and Health Insurance Company, the focus is on personalizing a health plan that meets your needs.

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Idaho Health Insurance Laws and Regulations

In the state, there are certain Idaho health insurance laws that provide protections for residents and regulations that govern the private health insurance market.

All Idaho health insurance plans must provide coverage for certain medical services such as cancer screening for breast cancer.

Idaho health insurance companies are not allowed to impose a waiting period or exclusion period for a pre-existing health condition if an applicant has gone no longer than 63 days without health insurance.

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Idaho Public Health Insurance Programs

There are public Idaho health insurance programs to help low-income residents get health coverage. They include:

Medicaid
Idaho's Medicaid program offers health insurance coverage for low-income individuals, families, and children, and disabled citizens. To learn more about Idaho Medicaid, visit the program's website.

Women's Health Check Program
Low-income women living in Idaho have access to this program which provides free screening for breast and cervical cancer, and full coverage for both cancers through Medicaid. To learn more about Women's Health Check, visit the program's website.

Children's Access Card
This program provides Idaho children with up $100 to $300 a month to go towards health insurance premiums. Learn more about this Idaho health insurance program for children here.

Access to Health Insurance (AHI)
Residents in Idaho who work in small businesses can get $100 to $500 a month to help them pay for health plan premiums. Learn more about AHI here.

Early retirees and trade workers in Idaho may also be eligible for the Federal Health Coverage Tax Credit. To learn more, visit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) online.

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Idaho Department of Insurance and Health and Welfare

Find the contact information for the Idaho health insurance and health and welfare departments at:

Idaho Department of Insurance
700 West State Street
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0043
Phone: (208) 334-4250
http://www.doi.idaho.gov/

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Region 4 - Ada, Boise, Elmore, Valley Counties
1720 Westgate Drive, Suite A
Boise, ID 83704
Phone: (208) 334-6700
http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/
Contact information for other regions

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