Here’s one of many helpful tips from the Kaiser Family Foundation ahead of the December 15 deadline in most states for enrolling in Affordable Care Act policies:
That information is key, because the Trump administration’s aggressive hostility toward immigrants has been a factor in lowering enrollments among them. Pretty much any question you could have about ACA enrollment is answered in KFF’s extensive FAQ in both English and Spanish, so that link—kff.org/health-reform/faq/health-insurance-marketplace-aca/—is a handy one to keep around.
Please help spread the word about open enrollment in your community. And remember, free help for you or anyone you recruit is available. If you have questions about signing up or want to talk through your options with a trained professional, free help is just a quick call or click away. Call 1-800-318-2596, visit localhelp.healthcare.gov or make a one-on-one appointment now.
Here are the states with extended deadlines for enrollment:
California – January 15, 2019
Colorado – January 15, 2019
D.C. – January 31, 2019
Massachusetts – January 23, 2019
Minnesota – January 13, 2019
New York – January 31, 2019
Rhode Island – January 31, 2019