The American Rescue Plan (ARP) now provides new lower premiums and access for expanded financial assistance at Healthcare.gov, as well as new money-saving benefits for those who received unemployment benefits in 2021.
As we continue to battle COVID-19, it is more important than ever that Americans have access to affordable health care. The Health Insurance Marketplace®[1] at HealthCare.gov has a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) available now to all Marketplace-eligible consumers who apply. And, as a result of ARP, millions of customers now have access to newly expanded financial assistance on HealthCare.gov.
Consumers will be able to take advantage of increased premium tax credits on high quality health care plans when they enroll in coverage through HealthCare.gov. The new law will lower premiums for most people who currently have a Marketplace health plan and expand access to financial assistance for more consumers.
Starting July 1, 2021, consumers who received or are approved to receive unemployment compensation for any week beginning in 2021 may be able to find even lower cost plans and save extra money on out-of-pocket expenses through HealthCare.gov.
Consumers who take action today and confirm updated savings on the plan of their choice will start receiving the savings and lower costs starting with their August 1 premiums. Enrollment ends August 15th.
Dr. LaShawn McIver (mc-EEV-er), Director of the Office of Minority Health at Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) talks about what needs to be done to ensure you get coverage through HealthCare.gov.
Link to soundbite: CMS Dr. LaShawn McIver Soundbite.mp3
Soundbite
Due to the COVID Relief law, millions more can take advantage of increased financial help for high quality health care plans during HealthCare.gov’s Special Enrollment Period. Those who are uninsured, AND people who currently have coverage through HealthCare.gov, can take advantage of these lower premiums now. As of July 1st, consumers who received unemployment compensation for even one week in 2021 can get the maximum assistance available and may be able to find a plan for $0 per month and very low out of pocket costs. If you take action by July 31st, your coverage can start on August 1st. Go to HealthCare.gov today.
For more information, visit www.healthcare.gov.
[1] Health Insurance Marketplace® is a registered service mark of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.