My wife is switching over to my insurance plan for 2023. I signed her up through my employer. However, she forgot to decline health insurance with her current employer. We realized she's enrolled in two health insurance plans now. Can she opt out of her current company's plan? Or does she now have to pay for both plans?
Your wife's ability to drop her current employer's health insurance will depend on the specific policies and procedures of her employer and the insurer. 

Typically, employees can only drop or change their health insurance during the open enrollment period or when experiencing a qualifying life event, such as getting married, having a baby, or losing other health coverage. 

However, some employers and insurance companies may allow employees to drop their coverage outside of these times under certain circumstances. It's important that your wife contact her employer's human resources department or the insurance company as soon as possible to discuss her situation and find out what options are available.

If she cannot drop the coverage, she may indeed be responsible for the premiums for both plans. However, having two health insurance plans is not necessarily a bad thing. The secondary insurance can serve as a backup plan and may cover some costs that the primary insurance does not. 

Remember, it's crucial to understand the specifics of both policies and how they coordinate benefits to avoid paying more than necessary. It's recommended to seek advice from a trusted insurance expert or financial advisor to ensure you make the best decision for your specific situation.
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My wife is switching over to my insurance plan for 2023. I signed her up through my employer. However, she forgot to decline health insurance with her current employer. We realized she's enrolled in two health insurance plans now. Can she opt out of her current company's plan? Or does she now have to pay for both plans?

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Your wife's ability to drop her current employer's health insurance will depend on the specific policies and procedures of her employer and the insurer. 

Typically, employees can only drop or change their health insurance during the open enrollment period or when experiencing a qualifying life event, such as getting married, having a baby, or losing other health coverage. 

However, some employers and insurance companies may allow employees to drop their coverage outside of these times under certain circumstances. It's important that your wife contact her employer's human resources department or the insurance company as soon as possible to discuss her situation and find out what options are available.

If she cannot drop the coverage, she may indeed be responsible for the premiums for both plans. However, having two health insurance plans is not necessarily a bad thing. The secondary insurance can serve as a backup plan and may cover some costs that the primary insurance does not. 

Remember, it's crucial to understand the specifics of both policies and how they coordinate benefits to avoid paying more than necessary. It's recommended to seek advice from a trusted insurance expert or financial advisor to ensure you make the best decision for your specific situation.<eos_token>