According to the Businessweek story by John Tozzi, the state exchanges that will begin opening in Oct. will be required to accept payment via not only prepaid debit cards but also checks, money orders and bank wire transfers. In a way, this shouldn’t be at all surprising. After all, the Affordable Care Act is aimed largely at helping low-income families to purchase health care. Even though these new entrants to the health care market will be aided with government subsidies to help afford their new plans, they will still need a way to pay for it.
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Debit Cards, Credit Cards and Bank Accounts Could Be Required If You Want to Receive Health Coverage
According to information provided by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), more than 17 million adults in the United States are unbanked. Additionally, 43 million are considered underbanked, still relying on payday loans check cashing services to handle regular banking needs. This could be a huge obstacle for those shopping for health insurance under the… Continue reading Debit Cards, Credit Cards and Bank Accounts Could Be Required If You Want to Receive Health Coverage
Can you Pay for Health Insurance with Prepaid Cards (Benefits and Problems)?
The Benefits and Pitfalls of Paying for Health Insurance with a Prepaid Debit Card By Lucy Lazarony 2019 Update! According to Ihealthplans.com, at least within the individual health insurance Marketplace, insurance providers are required to accept money orders and pre-paid debit cards, which is good news for prepaid card owners. Providers do not have to… Continue reading Can you Pay for Health Insurance with Prepaid Cards (Benefits and Problems)?