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As a health plan enrollee/member — insured individual — you have rights and responsibilities. You can learn how to maximize benefits, successfully navigate Medicare and Medicare prescription plans, file appeals and more. It starts with understanding your health insurance options so you can overcome common obstacles to getting and keeping health coverage.

Learn more about the different types of health insurance commonly used by people with MS by clicking on the links on this page. Or, call us at 1-800-344-4867 to speak with an MS Navigator.

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