Newsletter, The Leadership Conference:

Take Action: Make sure your family and friends are informed about the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace, which begins enrollment on October 1. Help spread the word by forwarding this email to your friends and family! 

 

You may have heard that some politicians in Washington are attempting to discredit the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a.k.a. “Obamacare,” and the important goal it set forward to address – expanding access to affordable health care. In 2010, Congress passed the ACA to make health insurance, and ultimately health care itself, more accessible. The benefits of ACA are wide-ranging and will have important impacts on our nation’s most underserved communities. 

Health care is a basic human right, and with the Affordable Care Act, millions of Americans now have a historic opportunity to access quality health care coverage. That starts with participation in the Health Insurance Marketplace, available for enrollment on October 1.

 

What is the Health Insurance Marketplace?

 

The Health Insurance Marketplace allows eligible individuals to choose from affordable health insurance options with enrollment starting on October 1, 2013, through March 31, 2014. Health insurance coverage will begin as soon as January 1, 2014. To participate, it is critical that individuals meet the March 31, 2014, deadline to apply for the Health Insurance Marketplace. 

 

Here’s how an individual can prepare for the Health Insurance Marketplace:

1.    Review information about the Health Insurance Marketplace;
2.   On October 1, visit the official website to find your state’s application instructions and see all the plans and programs you’re eligible for;
3.    Choose a plan that meets your needs and enroll!

If you have questions or need help, call 1-800-318-2596 – available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Let’s spread the word to make sure every person is insured.

Take Action: Make sure your family and friends are informed about the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace, which begins enrollment on October 1. Help spread the word by forwarding this email to your friends and family!