Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Diabetes is primarily a self-managed disease. In order to stay healthy, a person with diabetes needs supplies like test strips, meters and insulin.

Adequate and affordable health insurance is important for people with diabetes to help them access the supplies, medications, education and health care to manage their diabetes and prevent, or treat, complications.

In the past, obtaining health insurance could be difficult for people with diabetes, however recent reforms improve access to coverage.

Health Insurance Update

The Affordable Care Act, passed in 2010, includes a number of changes to improve access to health insurance for individuals and families and make coverage more affordable.

The Health Insurance Marketplace & People with Diabetes

As of October 1, 2013, individuals and families have a new opportunity to buy health insurance through a Health Insurance Marketplace available in every state.

Health Insurance in Your State: State Contact Information

We have gathered contact information pertaining to health insurance in each state and the District of Columbia and made it accessible to you.

Explore: Health Insurance

  • Options for Individuals and Families without Health Insurance Coverage

    Individuals and families that do not have access to health insurance from an employer and do not qualify for public programs, such as Medicaid or Medicare, may wish to purchase a health plan on their own in the individual insurance market.

  • Health Insurance From an Employer

    In the U.S., a majority of people under the age of 65 have health insurance coverage through an employer-sponsored health plan either from their own job or through a family member.

  • Medicare

    Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people age 65 or older, people under age 65 with disabilities and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

  • Medicaid & CHIP

    Medicaid is a state-administered health insurance program for certain individuals and families with low incomes and resources.

  • Health Insurance Options for Veterans and Military Personnel

    Veterans of the United States armed forces may be eligible for a broad range of benefits and services provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

  • Glossary of Health Insurance Terms

    Confused by the wording in the insurance plans you are considering? See a glossary of terms used in health insurance (opens a PDF file).

  • See Also: Prescription Assistance

    Most pharmaceutical companies offer financial assistance programs to persons who have trouble affording their medications and supplies.

  • See Also: Life Insurance

    Most laws regulating life insurance are developed and implemented by state governments.