Take Care Twitter Chat

Did you know that more than half of the uninsured could find insurance for less than $100 per month (under $50 for people under 35)?

The uninsured are exposed to significant financial risk from medical issues, accidents or emergencies. Even young and healthy individuals are at-risk. One trip to the emergency room for a broken arm or a bad ear infection could cost thousands of dollars.

Many people are unaware of their health plan options. TheAd Council and Get Covered America to raise awareness about the new coverage options available through the Health Insurance Marketplace and the financial assistance available.

Open enrollment for marketplace coverage is set to begin again in the fall, but Medicaid and CHIP is open year-round, and special enrollment is ongoing.  As with other elements of the health care law, many of those eligible for coverage don't understand all the details.

While the Health Insurance Marketplaces don’t open until November 15th, certain “qualifying life events” (like getting married, having a baby, adopting a child, moving, losing your current health insurance, and more) could allow you to get covered now.

JOIN THE #TAKECARECHAT TO LEARN MORE

Join our Twitter Chat on June 25^th from 1-2pm Eastern using #TakeCareChat to learn more about Get Covered America and your options under the ACA.  Since we’re talking about “qualifying life” events, we’ll be joined by two special guest experts.

Wedding expert Dana LaRue (@brokeassbride), the author of “The Broke-Ass Bride’s Wedding Guide.” Dana can share tips about throwing a fantastic wedding on a budget.

Frugal maven Amiyrah Martin (@4hatsandfrugal).  Amiyrah is a well-known African-American mom blogger (currently expecting a new addition to her family) and a firm believer in living a frugal lifestyle without deprivation.

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO ENROLL NOW?

Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) remain available to everyone eligible throughout the year. People can enroll in a Marketplace plan if they've had a “qualifying life event” — meaning they've gotten married, had a baby, adopted a child, moved residences outside their coverage area, gained citizenship, left incarceration, or lost their health coverage. In most cases, once such an event occurs, a person has a 60-day window to get coverage.

• More information about healthcare for newlyweds: https://www.getcoveredamerica.org/after-i-do
• More information about healthcare for  new and expecting parents: https://www.getcoveredamerica.org/happy-mothers-day-to-new-moms/

HOW CAN YOU ENROLL?

Visit GetCoveredAmerica.org to learn how to enroll in health insurance and to get answers to common questions.

CAN YOU AFFORD INSURANCE?

Financial help is available. In fact, over half of Americans under 35 could get covered for under $50 a month!  Use the “Get Covered Calculator” to see how much help you could qualify for to cover your monthly insurance cost.   http://www.getcoveredamerica.org/calculator/  (Here’s an embeddable version of the cost estimator: https://www.getcoveredamerica.org/calculator/embed/)

USE THE CALCULATOR TO SEE WHAT YOU QUALIFY FOR

NEED HELP?

If you get stumped with your application, no worries! Local help is available.  Use our Get Covered America 101 page (http://www.getcoveredamerica.org/get-covered-101) to find answers to the most commonly asked questions, or our locator tool to find an expert who can help.  By entering your ZIP code, you will get the names and phone numbers of experts who can help you complete your application and understand your health insurance options. http://www.getcoveredamerica.org/locator/

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