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requirements will also get help paying for their insurance. In addition to the special enrollment period that President Biden is providing, there are several other circumstances, such as losing Medicaid or job based insurance, that allow people to get Obama care insurance any time during the year. Any licensed, certified health insurance agent, such as the ones pictured on page 3,
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innetwork at 100%, with no cost to you. • Policies may only be rescinded for fraud or intentional misrepresentation on the part of the applicant. Americans are required to buy health insurance. For those who can’t afford it on their own, subsidies are available to people who meet eligibility criteria. • Premium subsidies will be provided to lower the amount of premium the individual or family must pay for their coverage on a month-tomonth basis In order to obtain health insurance subsidies an individual must be a citizen or national of the United States, or a lawfully present immigrant who files a tax return. If they are eligible for Medicaid or Medicare they generally will not need other insurance coverage.
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can help you understand all of the SEP details and enroll in a plan The Affordable Care Act provides many benefits: Dependents may stay on their parents plan until age 26, • Individuals will no longer be subject to exclusions for preexisting condition and cannot be denied coverage. Preventive care and medical screenings are covered
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Because the coronavirus pandemic has affected so many lives, it is important that everyone have health insurance. If you are still uninsured, you may be able to get affordable health insurance right now through the Affordable Care Act (Obama care). Although the time to enroll in health insurance is usually November 1 through December 15 each year, President Biden is providing an opportunity for people to get Obama care between February 15, 2021 and May 15, 2021. This is called a special enrollment period or SEP. Most people who live in the United States can enroll in Obamacare and get coverage from national insurance companies, like Blue Cross and Blue Shield. People with low and moderate incomes and who meet other eligibility
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We’ve taken our shots. Here’s why: 1. Available COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. In clinical research among 75,000 vaccinated people, no one died and few were hospitalized. 2. Without the vaccination, two in the U.S. are dying every 30 seconds; African-Americans are dying at nearly three times the rate of whites. 3. Although we must still wear masks, wash hands and social distance for a while, taking the shot provides significant extra protection for our family and loved ones.
To get help obtaining Affordable Care Act insurance: Call the Goler Contact Center at (336) 355-5726, Email: aca@golercdc.com To obtain additional free copies of Urban Call for distribution to members of your organization: Call: 336-759-7477 Email: SMSipartners@smsi-net.com For a digital copy of Urban Call, visit http://Issuu.com/SmsiUrbanCallMarketing.com