Question: I live in different states during the year. My summer home is in Michigan; my winter home is in California. Where do I sign up for health coverage? And if I sign up for a plan in one state, how do I find in-network health providers in the other state?
Answer: You don’t have a choice. You must buy coverage in the state where you officially reside. Your official state of residence is where you spend most of the year, where you pay taxes, where you register your cars, or are registered to vote. For instance, if you are buying coverage in California, but spend a significant amount of time in Michigan, you should buy a PPO plan from Anthem Blue Cross or Blue Shield of California, so that you can find participating in-network providers from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan when you are there.