Are ACA alternatives qualified health plans?

No. The alternative products we discuss are not qualified health plans (QHPs) and are not compliant with the Affordable Care Act. They may exclude pre-existing conditions, cap benefits and do not have to cover all ACA essential health benefits.

Does everyone qualify for a lower-cost alternative?

No. Most alternatives use medical underwriting. Applicants are generally expected to be reasonably healthy, tobacco-free, with no pending procedures and no significant medical history. Many people do not qualify, and that is exactly why the ACA Marketplace exists.

Who should stay on Obamacare (the ACA Marketplace)?

Anyone with a significant medical history such as cancer, diabetes or other ongoing conditions, anyone who is pregnant or planning treatment, and lower-income households who qualify for meaningful premium tax credits should generally stay on an ACA Marketplace plan.

Product guide

Fixed Indemnity Plans: Cash Benefits, Not Major Medical

Quick answerFixed indemnity plans pay a predetermined dollar amount when you receive a covered service, regardless of the actual bill. They are not comprehensive health insurance, not ACA-qualified, and should not be relied on as your only coverage for serious illness.

Important: please read

Not everyone qualifies. Alternative products generally require applicants to be reasonably healthy, tobacco-free, with no pending procedures and no significant medical history.
Alternative products are not qualified health plans (QHPs) and are not compliant with the Affordable Care Act. They may exclude pre-existing conditions, limit benefits and do not include all essential health benefits.
If you have a significant medical history — including cancer, diabetes or other ongoing medical issues — you likely need an ACA Marketplace plan, also known as Obamacare.
Alternative products are generally not for people with health issues or for lower-income households who qualify for ACA subsidies.
Premium savings are not guaranteed and depend on age, location, health and the product approved. Do not cancel existing coverage until a new policy is approved and active.
Subsidy rules based on 2025 HHS poverty guidelines for 2026 coverage; verify at HealthCare.gov. We do not provide tax advice.

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How indemnity benefits work

You receive a set payment — for example per doctor visit or per hospital day — and pay the provider yourself. If the bill is larger than the benefit, you owe the difference.

Pairing and limits

Indemnity plans are often used to supplement other coverage. A licensed agent should explain exactly what's paid and what isn't before you enroll.

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Talk to a licensed agent

A licensed agent can compare your current ACA premium against options you may qualify for — and will tell you plainly if the Marketplace is still the right fit.

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Important: please read

Not everyone qualifies. Alternative products generally require applicants to be reasonably healthy, tobacco-free, with no pending procedures and no significant medical history.
Alternative products are not qualified health plans (QHPs) and are not compliant with the Affordable Care Act. They may exclude pre-existing conditions, limit benefits and do not include all essential health benefits.
If you have a significant medical history — including cancer, diabetes or other ongoing medical issues — you likely need an ACA Marketplace plan, also known as Obamacare.
Alternative products are generally not for people with health issues or for lower-income households who qualify for ACA subsidies.
Premium savings are not guaranteed and depend on age, location, health and the product approved. Do not cancel existing coverage until a new policy is approved and active.
Subsidy rules based on 2025 HHS poverty guidelines for 2026 coverage; verify at HealthCare.gov. We do not provide tax advice.

*Some ACA plans in some areas have a small one-time enrollment fee due to little or no broker compensation. Agency enrollment fees never apply to Medicare products.