As Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services Posted January 16, 2013 in her article Countdown to Affordable Health Insurance … Great things are coming October 1, 2013. And we have a lot of new things to look forward to around the corner. Basically January starts the Countdown to the open enrollment that begins October 1, 2013 and continues to January 1, 2014.
That day will mark the start of new health insurance coverage for millions of Americans. You will then be able to TRULY SHOP for health insurance that meets your needs.
For the first time in history people who have never had health insurance, or who had to go without insurance after losing a job or getting sick, or they were turned down because of a pre-existing condition now have OPTIONS. Now all because of these new marketplaces established under the Affordable Care Act, millions of Americans have access to affordable coverage.
Some states will build their own health insurance marketplaces or Exchanges, so that families and small-business owners will be able to get information to make accurate comparisons of private insurance plans and, get information about subsidies that may be available to them to make coverage more affordable. We are hearing that some people may even be eligible for a new kind of tax credit to help lower their premium costs. We are so excited. Finally, insurance companies will compete for your business on a level playing field, with no hidden costs or misleading fine print.
Go to our website www.helpmebuyhealthinsurance.com to keep up with the most current information and keep up with tips for things you can do now to prepare for enrollment. And make sure to sign up for emails updates on our blog, so you don’t miss a thing when it’s time to enroll in October. It will be very similar to the Medicare annual enrollment, which means if you don’t enroll by January 1, 2014 … you are out of luck until the next year’s open enrollment. So don’t loose out on valuable coverage, tax breaks, or subsidies! Stay informed through us and we will be your guide through the reform!
We believe there is still work to be done to make sure the insurance market works for families and small businesses. But, for millions of Americans, the time for having health care coverage, security, and peace of mind they need and deserve is finally within sight.
As always, call, write or comment with any questions that we can help you with during this time of “change”. We are here to help!
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