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Family Insurance Coverage Gap Finder
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Family Insurance Coverage Gap Finder (2025)

Identify potential gaps in your family's health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, and learn how to fill them affordably.

Analyze My Family Coverage Gaps
Enter your current insurance information to identify coverage gaps and financial risks
How This Tool Works

The Coverage Gap Finder analyzes your current insurance mix, health, dental, vision, life, and financial tools like HSAs, to reveal missing or underinsured areas. It uses public cost data from Healthcare.gov, ADA, VSP, and NAIC to estimate financial exposure from uncovered services.

Common Coverage Gaps for Families
CategoryTypical GapAverage Uncovered Expense (Annual)
DentalMajor work not covered$1,000$2,500
VisionGlasses & exams not covered$300$600
Life/DisabilityNo protection for income loss$10,000+ potential loss
Maternity Add-onsMissing from base health plans$5,000$8,000
Out-of-Network HealthNon-covered specialists$1,500+ annually
Financial Tools (HSA/FSA)No tax-free cushion~$1,000 missed savings
What a "Good" Coverage Mix Looks Like
Plan TypeHealthDentalVisionLife/DisabilityHSA/FSA
ExcellentGold/PlatinumComprehensiveStandard+YesYes
ModerateSilverBasicBasicOptionalNo
Needs ImprovementBronzeNoneNoneNoNo
How to Close the Gaps
✅ Add dental and vision coverage for full preventive care
✅ Consider short-term disability or life insurance
✅ Use HSA/FSA accounts for co-pays, deductibles, or braces
✅ Bundle policies (health + dental + vision) to save 10–20%
✅ Review plan limits, ensure major care and emergencies are included
Frequently Asked Questions

What's a coverage gap score?

It's a rating (0–100) that indicates how complete your family's insurance protection is, 100 means well-covered; below 60 indicates major gaps.

Can I fix my coverage gaps without switching plans?

Often yes, you can add supplemental or standalone policies.

Does this include out-of-network medical risks?

Yes, the health gap model factors in potential out-of-pocket costs from limited networks.

Is this tool only for US plans?

Yes, currently based on U.S. plan structures and ACA data.