Marketplace health care insurance enrollment begins November 1st2023. Sign up by December 15th for health care coverage starting on January 1st, 2024. Individuals may enroll at HealthCare.gov or visite CuidadoDeSalud.gov.
Most People Qualify for Financial Help – There is extra financial help this year because of the American Rescue Plan. Even people with higher incomes are getting assistance. Help with premiums is available even above 400% of the federal poverty limit (FPL) and help with cost sharing (copays and coinsurance) is available up to 250% of the federal poverty limit. You can see the income levels for 100% FPL at https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/federal-poverty-level-fpl/ or use the Advocates for Ohio’s Futures Infographic.
UHCAN Ohio Can Help You Enroll – UHCAN Ohio is providing FREE assistance to people trying to find affordable health insurance. Schedule an appointment at https://younginvincibles.org/open-enrollment/ or call 614-505-9460. We have staff who speak Spanish, Arabic, and Somali.
Free Help In-Person or Virtual – All of our navigators can provide assistance virtually across Ohio. Assistance is by appointment only and UHCAN Ohio staff are available evenings and weekends. We can host in-person assistance in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati
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Window Shop Now to Find A Plan – People can already begin to “window shop” for plans at https://www.healthcare.gov/see-plans/#/. People can see the costs of plans, how much financial help they are likely to get, whether their providers are part of the network, whether their prescriptions are covered and more. We are also happy to help people “window shop”.
If you or someone you know has questions about ACA Marketplace plans, Medicaid enrollment or want to know if they qualify, please call us today at 614-505-9460.
