Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Begins in Pinellas County

From Pinellas County Florida Communications:

Affordable Care Act open enrollment starts Nov. 1. Navigators are ready to help residents with ACA enrollment with events throughout the county. Open enrollment runs through Jan. 31. Enrollment events are scheduled throughout the county. Appointments can be made online.

Health care Navigators will be stationed throughout Pinellas County to guide residents through their Affordable Care Act insurance plan selections.

Navigators can answer residents' health insurance questions and provide information about enrolling in a plan through the online HealthcareMarketplace. Through the Affordable Care Act, those who do not have health insurance, are under-insured or are not old enough for Medicare may enroll in an insurance plan that will match their household's budget and family's needs.

To ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support,multiple events are planned every month during the enrollment period. Pinellas County is partnering with libraries, neighborhood family centers, Pinellas County Schools, Pinellas Technical College and local churches to host these events.

On a day-to-day basis, Navigators are stationed across the county to provide easy access to assistance. Residents can make an appointment with a Navigator to explore options, plan prices and benefits available through the AffordableCare Act; obtain assistance in determining eligibility on sliding-scale subsidies and tax credits; review any free or low-cost programs for which they may qualify; receive referrals to alternative medical care and obtain enrollment assistance to find a health care package best suited to their needs.

For a full schedule of events and to make an appointment with a Navigator,call (727) 464-8411 or visit online. The project described is supported by Funding Opportunity Number CA-NAV-15-001 from theU.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare &Medicaid Services. The contents provided are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of HHS or any of its agencies.

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