The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as "Obamacare," operates through health exchanges nationwide. Here are some of its top insurers.
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You'll find some of the biggest health insurance companies in the U.S. on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace. Also known as "Obamacare," there is an ACA Marketplace for every state, with insurance options for you to browse.
If you have to see a specialist, plans will pay some or all costs, depending on your plan, but you must have a referral from your primary care physician. You may be eligible to have a subsidy pay part of your Marketplace plan premium, depending on your household size and income.
Cigna participates in the Obamacare exchange in 16 states: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. The company offers four plans through the health insurance Marketplace: