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The Affordable Care Act: The Health Insurance Marketplace

Highlights

Open Enrollment Will Reopen Effective 02/15/2021

The Health Insurance Marketplace is a way to find health coverage that fits your budget and meets your needs.  You can apply for private insurance, Medicaid, or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

  • Financial help to pay your monthly premium is available for those who qualify
  • 10 essential benefits are covered
  • You cannot be denied for pre-existing conditions

You DO NOT have to purchase health insurance through the Marketplace if you have:

  • Job-Based Coverage
  • Full Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Tricare
  • VA Benefits
  • Other Minimum Essential Coverage

What Benefits Are Covered

  • Doctor’s Visits
  • Wellness Checks and Preventative Care
  • Prescription Drugs
  • Hospitalization
  • Emergency Services
  • Maternity and Newborn Care
  • Laboratory and X-Ray services
  • Durable medical equipment and rehabilitation services
  • Immunizations
  • Pediatric services including Dental Care and Vision for Kids

How Can I Apply For Coverage?

Getting covered is easier than ever!  You can obtain medical coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace in three easy ways:

  1. THE EASIEST: Call 910-567-7009 and ask to speak with John Cook our CAC. 
  2. INTERNET: WWW.HEALTHCARE.GOV
  3. BY TELEPHONE: The Marketplace Call Center 1-800-3182596

Where Can I Get Help?

We can help you!  CommWell Health has bilingual Certified Application Counselors who can assist you FREE of charge!  Certified Application Counselors have been trained and certified by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

We are available to help you:

  • Complete your application, select a plan, and choose a doctor
  • Understand the process and plans so you can make the most informed decision for yourself and your family
  • With referrals, to see if you qualify for charitable assistance, if you do not meet the requirements for Marketplace financial help

What Do I Need To Apply?

  • Social Security numbers of all in family
  • Names and birth dates of all in family
  • Income of all in family (last 4 paycheck stubs, W-2, or income tax return)
  • Names and phone numbers of employers
  • Permanent Resident Card “Green Card” if someone in your household is a lawful permanent resident
  • “Certificate of Naturalization” if someone in your household is a naturalized citizen
  • Other documents depending on immigration status
  • Other documents depending on immigration status

Our Certified Application Counselors Can See You At Any Of Our Locations!

Call Us Today For An Appointment 1-877-WELL ALL (1-877-935-5255)

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