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Nevada Health Link. [INSERT EVENT OR ORGANIZATION TITLE]. DATE. Agenda. The ACA and Nevada Health Link Your Role Online Marketplace Overview Key Points to Convey Questions You May Hear Resources Q&A. The ACA and Nevada Health Link. The Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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Nevada Health Link [INSERT EVENT OR ORGANIZATION TITLE] DATE
Agenda The ACA and Nevada Health Link Your Role Online Marketplace Overview Key Points to Convey Questions You May Hear Resources Q&A
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) A law passed by the U.S. government in 2010 Aims to lower cost of health care Requires all Americans to have insurance by 2014 Applies a tax penalty (a fine) for those without coverage
Nevada Health Link Nevada’s official Health Insurance Exchange Help residents of Nevada find affordable health insurance Online marketplace to shop for and compare plans Enroll residents of Nevada in quality, income-based plans
Talk to About Nevada Health Link Spread the word A new and easier way to buy health insurance Talk to the uninsured and underinsured residents of Nevada People over 65 are not eligible for subsidies to lower the cost of health insurance.
Our Message Under- and uninsured now have a new way to shop for and buy affordable insurance Won’t be denied for a pre-existing condition Visit NevadaHealthLink.com to learn more
Partner Tools and Collateral Nevada Health Link materials and website Helpful tools from government and other organizations Contact us if there’s a tool you’d like to use that we haven’t provided you 1-877-572-7263 or HealthLinkPartner@kps3.com
Navigators, Enrollment Assisters & CACs Navigators: community education and enrollment Enrollment Assisters: can enroll individuals one-on-one Certified Application Counselors: can enroll individuals To find in-person help in your area, visit NevadaHealthLink.com
How It Works Fill out an application at NevadaHealthLink.com Find out if you qualify for financial help See a list of different plan options from different insurance carriers Compare your options Choose the plan that’s right for you
Plan Categories With bronze plan, pay lower monthly premium and more when you receive care With gold plan, pay higher monthly premium and less when you receive care
Income-Based Health Insurance Annual Income at 100% of the Federal Poverty Level and Other Levels (Calendar Year 2013)
Help Covering Costs* Monthly Premiums Under the Second Least ExpensiveSilver Level Plan (Calendar Year 2013) *The proposed rates that have been submitted may be less expensive for certain individuals depending on age and location.
Same Application, Different Results Ben applied and bought insurance from Nevada Health Link. Alice applied and got Medicaid coverage for herself and her daughter. James applied and bought insurance from Nevada Health Link and qualified for the new tax credit that lowerd his monthly premium right away.
Important Dates Can sign up on NevadaHealthLink.com starting in October 2013 Sign up by December 15to have insurance coverage on January 1, 2014 Sign up before open enrollment closes on March 31, 2014
October 2013 Visit NevadaHealthLink.com anytime to find more information about what to expect when you enroll beginning October 2013
Health Insurance Plans Variety of plans for you to compare Choose a plan that fits your needs Financial help and subsidies All information in clear language, so there’s no guesswork
Who Nevada Health Link Covers Any resident of Nevada looking for health insurance Can’t be turned away for pre-existing conditions Only requirement is that you’re legally present Your application won’t trigger INS investigation
Help is Available Live online chat Toll-free call center – 855-7-NVLINK (855-768-5465) Navigators and Enrollment Assisters Search for in-person help on NevadaHealthLink.com Local Insurance Agents
What is Insurance? You pay each month for insurance (a premium) Covers medical bills, including preventive and emergency care Allows you to get the care you need when you need it for you and your family Helps you to avoid big medical bills and debt
Why Do I Need Insurance? Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones
Why Nevada Health Link? Income-based plans Can’t be turned away for pre-existing conditions Essential health benefits
What Items Are Required to Enroll? State-issued ID card or proof of residency Social Security numbers for all individuals seeking enrollment Payment for first month’s premium
What Items Are Helpful to Have at Enrollment? Previous year’s tax return Proof of citizenship or lawful presence for each applicant Proof of current income if different from previous year’s tax return If Native American, proof of membership in a federally recognized tribe
A full list of FAQs, for individuals/families and partners is available at NevadaHealthLink.com
Tools and Resources Non-profit and Community Partner Guide Partner Training Video on www.nevadahealthlink.com/partners/important-information/NevadaHealthLink.com Call 1-877-572-7263 Email HealthLinkPartner@kps3.com