Since last November, thousands have been enrolling in health coverage for 2015. Don’t miss your chance to sign up for a health plan through Washington HealthPlanFinder. Enrollment ends on February 15th!
Visit Washington HealthPlanFinder to learn more about your options and to enroll in a plan. And if you’d like help signing up for coverage, reach out to a Navigator who can walk you through the steps of signing up.
Posted by ywcakatie on January 26, 2015
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Open Enrollment is on its way! Starting on Saturday, November 15th, we’ll be able to apply for, renew, or change our health insurance plans through the Washington state Health Benefit Exchange. This year, enrollment runs from November 15, 2014 – February 15, 2015. Here are some important dates to keep in mind:
There will be double the number of plans available for 2015 coverage as there were for 2014 – so make sure to take some time to review the plans to find the best one for you and your family. If you signed up for a 2014 plan through the Exchange, you will most likely be eligible to automatically renew for 2015. However, it’s possible that your plan may be one of the few not available for 2015 – so best to double-check. Regardless of which plan you chose in 2014, you will be able to update your application and shop for new plan options.
If you want coverage from a new plan to start January 1, 2015, be sure to enroll by December 23, 2014, at 4:59pm. Also, keep an eye out for “Open Enrollment Renewal” notices from Washington HealthPlanFinder – this letter will give you more information about 2015 coverage, the renewal process, and any steps you might need to take.
Don’t forget that, if you’re eligible, you can enroll in Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) throughout the year. There is no enrollment period for this health coverage. If you are enrolled in Apple Health now, you will receive a notice 60 days before the month you enrolled or renewed your coverage last year.
If you would like any assistance at all during the enrollment period, please reach out to a certified Navigator in your area. You can do a search here. Navigators will assist you at no cost to you, and they are committed to helping you find, compare, and select a health plan that’s best for you and your family.
Posted by ywcakatie on October 31, 2014
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Open enrollment through the Washington Health Benefit Exchange has come to a close, and lots of people living in WA have health insurance for the first time.
Enrolling in health coverage was the first step! Now – how do we learn about how to use our health insurance to help us stay healthy?
Public Health – Seattle & King County’s most recent blog post shares tips on how to use your insurance, now that you have it. Read more below!
Posted by ywcakatie on April 8, 2014
https://healthaccessywca.wordpress.com/2014/04/08/you-have-insurance-now-what/
You may have heard: March 31st is the last day to purchase health insurance through the Washington State Health Benefit Exchange in 2014.
We’ll still be able to enroll in WA Apple Health (Medicaid) after March 31st or sign up for private insurance through the Exchange if you have a qualifying event like moving to Washington from another state, certain changes in your income, or changes in your family size – like if you get married, divorced, or have a baby.
But for a lot of people, it’s important to get signed up for health insurance this month – so you don’t have to wait until the fall for the open enrollment period to begin again.
The YWCA’s Health Care Access team will be hosting and participating in enrollment events in Seattle and White Center. If you or a family member hasn’t signed up for insurance yet, please visit us at one of these events!
Thurs, March 6 @ 9-12: Belltown CSO (DSHS), 2106 Second Avenue
Tues, March 11 @ 9-5: YWCA Greenbridge, 9720 Eighth Avenue SW
Thurs, March 13 @ 9-12: Belltown CSO (DSHS), 2106 Second Avenue
Fri, March 14 @ 9-5: Capitol Hill CSO (DSHS), 1700 E. Cherry Street
Sat, March 15 @ 10-2: Miller Community Center (Urban League), 330 19th Avenue E
Tues, March 18 @ 9-5: YWCA Greenbridge, 9720 Eighth Avenue SW
Thurs, March 20 @ 9-12: Belltown CSO (DSHS), 2106 Second Avenue
Fri, March 21 @ 9-5: Capitol Hill CSO (DSHS), 1700 E. Cherry Street
Sat, March 22 @ 10-3: Rainier Community Center (Financial Resource Day), 4600 38th Ave S
Tues, March 25 @ 9-5: YWCA Greenbridge, 9720 Eighth Avenue SW
Thurs, March 27 @ 9-12: Belltown CSO (DSHS), 2106 Second Avenue
Fri, March 28 @ 9-5: Capitol Hill CSO (DSHS), 1700 E. Cherry Street
You can also access other enrollment events across King County at the Public Health website.
Posted by ywcakatie on March 5, 2014
https://healthaccessywca.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/signing-up-for-health-insurance-this-month/
Have you been thinking about signing up for health insurance through Washington’s Healthplanfinder? Confused by the process? Have questions about your options?
YWCA Health Care Access offers navigation and enrollment support to King County community members and will be attending upcoming enrollment events to offer our assistance. Join the YWCA at one of the events listed below! We’ll be there to answer your questions and help you walk through the enrollment process.
Tuesday 11/5 @ 1-5pm – Downtown Seattle Public Library – 1000 4th Ave., Seattle
Wednesday 11/6 @ 1-5pm – Renton Public Library – 2531 Rainier Ave. S, Renton
Wednesday 11/6 @ 3-7pm – Valley View Library – 17850 Military Rd. S, SeaTac
Saturday 11/9 @ 10-2pm – Wildrose Tavern – 1021 E. Pike St., Seattle (Also at this event will be mammogram screenings – for more information, contact Ingrid Berkhout at 206.461.4493.)
Tuesday 11/12 @ 1-5pm – Downtown Seattle Public Library – 1000 4th Ave., Seattle
Saturday 11/16 @ 10-12pm – First AME Church (in partnership with AARTH) – 1522 14th Ave., Seattle
Tuesday 11/19 @ 1-5pm – Downtown Seattle Public Library – 1000 4th Ave., Seattle
Saturday 11/23 @ 12-4pm – Valley View Library – 17850 Military Rd. S, SeaTac
Posted by ywcakatie on November 4, 2013
https://healthaccessywca.wordpress.com/2013/11/04/join-us-an-upcoming-health-insurance-enrollment-event/
This week, the Washington State Health Benefit Exchanges goes into effect!
Approximately 1 million Washington residents are uninsured – 200,000 of which live in King County. This group of uninsured residents make up about 16 percent of our state’s population. The Affordable Care Act – also known as Obamacare – is meant to make health care and health care insurance more accessible to American citizens and legal residents. State exchanges like ours in Washington are online marketplaces where individuals can visit to learn more about health insurance and enroll in coverage.
Starting in January 2014, most people living in the US will need to be enrolled in health insurance. And for many in Washington State, accessing insurance plans in the Health Benefit Exchange through the HealthPlanFinder is the best way to do that.
At the YWCA, we have a small (but mighty!) team of certified In-Person Assisters already doing outreach and education in the community to make sure we get as many people enrolled in health insurance as possible! Stay tuned for more information about upcoming enrollment events!
And to learn more about the Affordable Care Act, visit the Seattle Times‘ fabulous guide to health care reform!
Posted by ywcakatie on October 2, 2013
https://healthaccessywca.wordpress.com/2013/10/02/get-ready-for-health-insurance/
YWCA Health Access: Empowering Women in Health 