Helpful Insurance Resources
Insurance can come with a lot of unfamiliar terms, rules, enrollment periods, and paperwork. These trusted online resources can help you research coverage, understand your rights, and find important government programs.
Need help figuring out what applies to you? Talk with Chris for straightforward, low-pressure guidance.
Health Insurance Information
HealthCare.gov
Visit the official Health Insurance Marketplace to review Marketplace coverage, learn about enrollment periods, report household changes, and find information about potential savings.
Browse Marketplace Plans and Estimated Prices
Preview available Marketplace plans and estimated pricing based on your ZIP code, household, and income information.
Health Insurance Glossary
Look up common insurance terms such as deductible, coinsurance, copayment, provider network, premium, and out-of-pocket maximum.
Texas Health Insurance Guide
The Texas Department of Insurance provides information about health plan types, costs, networks, consumer rights, shopping for coverage, and resolving disputes.
Texas Health Programs
Your Texas Benefits
Apply for and manage eligible Texas benefit programs, including Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and other assistance programs.
Texas Medicaid and CHIP Information
Learn about eligibility, available benefits, and application options for Texas Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
Medicare Resources
Medicare.gov
Access official information about Medicare eligibility, enrollment, coverage, prescription drug benefits, providers, and costs.
Compare Medicare Plans
Compare Medicare Advantage, Medicare prescription drug, and other available Medicare coverage options by ZIP code.
Coverage After a Job or Life Change
COBRA Continuation Coverage
Learn about your potential right to temporarily continue employer-sponsored health coverage after certain events, including job loss, reduced work hours, divorce, or another qualifying life event.
Changing Coverage After a Life Event
Find out whether moving, getting married, having a baby, losing coverage, or experiencing another qualifying event may allow you to change health plans outside the regular enrollment period.
Resources for Self-Employed Individuals
IRS Form 7206 and Self-Employed Health Insurance Deduction
Review official IRS information about calculating a potential self-employed health insurance deduction. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice about your specific situation.
Consumer Rights and Assistance
Your Rights Against Surprise Medical Bills
Learn about federal protections involving certain unexpected out-of-network medical bills, emergency services, and air ambulance services.
Texas Insurance Company and Agent Lookup
Verify whether an insurance company or agent is licensed and review available company information.
Get Help With a Texas Insurance Complaint
Find instructions for contacting the Texas Department of Insurance or filing a complaint involving an insurance company, policy, or claim.
Life Insurance Resources
Texas Life Insurance Guide
Learn about common types of life insurance, beneficiaries, policy costs, cash value, claims, and questions to ask before purchasing coverage.
NAIC Life Insurance Policy Locator
Use the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ free locator tool to search for a deceased family member’s missing or unknown life insurance policy.
Still Have Questions?
Online research is helpful, but every family, individual, and small business has different needs.
Chris Butler can help you sort through your options, understand the fine print, and make an informed decision without the high-pressure sales routine.
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