Healthcare Marketplace is open for business in Florida to help with affordable health insurance
Fort Lauderdale – Open enrollment to purchase affordable health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace is in full swing here in Broward County.
Enrollment runs through January 31, 2017.
Broward Regional Health Planning Council (BRHPC) and its community partners are working to assist uninsured individuals, families, and those who want to change their insurance plans, and learn about the various 2017 health insurance plans and prices.
Signing up is easy and can be done by logging on to www.healthcare.gov, by phone or by making an appointment for in person assistance.
Residents who enroll by December 15, 2016 may start receiving coverage January 1, 2017 and may qualify for financial assistance. During last year’s open enrollment period, more than 90 percent of Florida residents were eligible to receive financial assistance, essentially lowering the cost of insurance, through a provision of the Affordable Care Act.
Timing is critical. If you miss the deadline for open enrollment, you will have to wait until the Marketplace opens again next fall to get covered unless you qualify for special enrollment. You may also owe a fee for each month you go without insurance.
Broward Regional Health Planning Council (BRHPC) is leading the drive to alert Broward County residents that it is important for everyone to sign up by January 31, and that the process is simple.
“South Florida had great results during the last open enrollment in signing up eligible residents,” said Michael DeLucca, President and CEO, BRHPC. “We are trying to reach the thousands of people who still do not have health insurance. We want to show them how easy and affordable it is to get health coverage, and that it is important for everyone to sign up by January 31st.”
Agencies Providing Assistance For Affordable Health Insurance
If you are a resident and wish to make an appointment, you may call to any of the following providing agencies:
Broward Regional Health Planning Council, Inc. ……………………… 954‐561‐9681
200 Oakwood Lane, Suite 100, Hollywood, FL 33020
Broward Regional Health Planning Council at Holy Cross Hospital . 954‐561‐9681
4725 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Community Access Center …………………………………………………… 954‐534‐9113
8910 Miramar Parkway, Suite 208, Miramar, FL 33025
Community Access Center at Edgar P. Mills Multi‐Purpose Center . 954‐534‐9113
900 N.W. 31st Avenue, Suite 3000, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Community Access Center at Northwest Family Success Center … 954‐534‐9113
10077 N.W. 29th Street, Coral Springs, FL 33065
Hispanic Unity of Florida …………………………….. 954‐342‐0420 or 954‐964‐8884
5840 Johnson Street, Hollywood, FL 33021
Urban League of Broward County ………………………………………… 954‐584‐0777
560 N.W. 27th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Required Documents For Affordable Health Insurance
You will be required to bring the following documentation:
Email Address (an account can be set up at the appointment)
Social Security number
Annual Income
Naturalization or Immigrations Documentation
