Navigating employer-provided insurance: How to pick the health plan that's best for you
Nearly half of Texans receive health insurance coverage through an employer. For many of those millions of Texans, the annual open enrollment period — when people can make changes to their health insurance selections — begins on Nov. 1. Health insurance is confusing. But if you receive insurance through an employer, open enrollment is the time to sit down and figure out which plan actually works best for you and your family. The decisions you make now can impact your healthcare — and your finances — for the rest of the year. Here’s where to start. For employer-provided insurance, the exact dates of open enrollment vary from one company to the next. In general, though, open enrollment is in the fall. It often begins around Nov. 1. Open enrollment typically lasts a few weeks, and you can check with your employer for exact dates and deadlines. If you’re eligible for employer-provided…
