Health Insurance is very important to me - with 3 kids that means LOTS Of doctor's appointments for regular check ups and shots, but also sick visits, and even sometimes an unexpected emergency room visit:( I know that I enjoy only having to pay a SMALL co-pay for these visits (or none at all if you are on Medicaid/CHIP) instead of being hit with a HUGE bill to pay before I can even leave!
So I encourage you to join in to the TWITTER CHAT today to learn how to get AFFORDABLE health insurance coverage for you and your family!
Join Bloggin' Mamas
TODAY from 1p-2p EST for a #TakeCareChat Twitter Chat to learn more about Get Covered America and your options under the ACA. We’re helping to raise awareness about the new coverage options available through the Health Insurance Marketplace and the financial assistance available. Since we’re talking about “qualifying life” events, we’ll be joined by two special guest experts.
o 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.
o 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.
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.
I was hospitalized (unexpectedly) for ONE WEEK last year and my hospital bill was OVER $25,000.00!!! I was very thankful that I only have a small deductible to pay and everything else was covered - Although I pay for my health insurance premiums, that cost is WAY UNDER the $25,000 bill!
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.
Here are some answers to questions you might have:
- Am I 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.
o More information about healthcare for newlyweds:
https://www.getcoveredamerica.org/after-i-do/
o More information about healthcare for new and expecting parents:
https://www.getcoveredamerica.org/happy-mothers-day-to-new-moms/
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