Category Archives: Affordable Care Act

Only 7 days left for ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment!

December 9, 2019

This is a reminder from Champaign County Health Care Consumers to let you know that there are only 7 days left for ACA Marketplace health insurance Open Enrollment!
 
Despite multiple efforts to sabotage the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the ACA is still the law of the land and Open Enrollment for Marketplace health insurance plans ends on December 15, 2019.

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ACA Open Enrollment Community Meeting

Open Enrollment for health insurance available on the Marketplace (Healthcare.gov) starts today, November 1, 2019!

Do you, or someone you know, need help signing up for health insurance? Do you know if you qualify for financial help with your health insurance?

Everyday people need help signing up for health insurance – whether it be Medicaid, or ACA Marketplace plans. Champaign County Health Care Consumers (CCHCC) is here to help!

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Open Enrollment Pop-up Town Hall w/ Sen. Bennett and Rep. Ammons

Monday 11/26/2018 at 5:30 p.m.!

If you still have questions or need information about getting or renewing health insurance through the ACA Marketplace during this Open Enrollment period, join us at Monday’s special Pop-up Open Enrollment for Health Care Town Hall meeting!

Sen. Scott Bennett and Rep. Carol Ammons are partnering with the Illinois Department of Insurance and CCHCC to host this informational town hall meeting.

About ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment:
Open Enrollment for ACA Marketplace plans ends on December 15, and the healthcare.gov website is “closed” on Sundays for “maintenance”, per the Trump Administration. So, there are only 18 more days for Open Enrollment.

Here are the details for Monday’s Open Enrollment Town Hall meeting:

WHAT:  Town Hall Meeting on Open Enrollment for ACA Marketplace Plans (healthcare.gov)

WHEN:  Monday, November 26, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: Illinois Terminal Building, CityView Banquet & Meeting Center on the 4th Floor – 45 E. University Avenue, Champaign

WHO:  State Senator Scott Bennett, State Representative Carol Ammons, the Illinois Department of Insurance, and Champaign County Health Care Consumers (CCHCC)

For more information, please contact Senator Bennett’s district office at 217-355-5252 or visit www.SenatorBennett.com

ACA Open Enrollment Community Meeting

Champaign County Health Care Consumers presents:

ACA Open Enrollment Community Meeting

Monday, October 15, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Champaign Public Library

Do you, or someone you know, need help signing up for health insurance? Do you know if you qualify for financial help with your health insurance?

Everyday people need help signing up for health insurance – whether it be Medicaid, or ACA Marketplace plans. Champaign County Health Care Consumers (CCHCC) is here to help!

The ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment is only 45 days long! Open Enrollment for the Marketplace is from November 1, 2018 to December 15, 2018 for 2019 coverage. So, it is time to get ready!

CCHCC’s federally-certified staff are the most experienced enrollment counselors in our community. At our upcoming ACA Open Enrollment Community Meeting, we will provide information and help answer questions. Please plan to attend!

WHAT:  ACA Open Enrollment Community Meeting

WHEN: Monday, October 15, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Champaign Public Library – 200 W. Green Street, Champaign

MISC.: Free parking • Near CU-MTD bus lines • Wheelchair Accessible • Refreshments

Join us at the Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Community Meeting to find out what you need to know for you and your family. We will discuss:

  • Types of health insurance offered through the Health Insurance Marketplace (also known as the Affordable Care Act/ACA/”Obamacare”/healthcare.gov);
  • Financial assistance available to make health insurance more affordable;
  • Exemptions from the Individual Responsibility Requirement (“the mandate”) and how to apply; and
  • How you can get ready for the ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment.

This Community Meeting is presented by Champaign County Health Care Consumers (CCHCC), and co-sponsored by: Barham Benefit Group, Carle, Christie Clinic, OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Health Alliance Medical Plans, Cunningham Township, and Promise Healthcare.