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Social Security Column
ACT NOW! OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE
By Phil Walton
Social Security Manager in Toledo, OH
Affordable healthcare is something that all Americans
deserve. Before the Affordable Care Act (ACA), millions of
people and their families were at risk of financial ruin
because they were uninsured. Health insurance companies
could also deny health insurance coverage due to a
preexisting condition like cancer or diabetes. Fortunately,
you are now protected with the ACA.
Open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act begins
November 1 and lasts until January 31, 2017. If you want
your coverage to begin on the first of the year, you will
have to enroll by December 15. Now is the time to compare
healthcare plans so that you can find the best one for you.
You and your clients can learn more about the Health
Insurance Marketplace and how to apply for benefits at www.healthcare.gov.
Signed into law on March 23, 2010, the Affordable Care Act
provides Americans with better health security by expanding
coverage, lowering healthcare costs, guaranteeing more
choice, and enhancing the quality of care for all
Americans. As of March 2016, 20 million people have gained
health insurance coverage –more than 6 million of them
uninsured young adults-- because of the Affordable Care
Act. We now have the lowest uninsured rate in the country’s
history.
No matter who you are, you are entitled to affordable
healthcare. It's a crucial part of securing today and
tomorrow. The Affordable Care Act also ensures that even if
you have a preexisting condition you will be covered. If
you are already covered and want to change your plan, this
is the time to do it. Factors might have changed over the
last year that would make you want to update your coverage.
Even if you’re just curious about the many plans in the open
marketplace, you can compare healthcare plans at www.healthcare.gov.Having
coverage for you and your loved ones is a critical part of a
healthy and happy life. Make sure you're covered with the
plan that best suits you. |
