Are you struggling to find health insurance? There are so many plans and it's confusing to know what to look for when choosing a health plan. You may call our office at 316-682-9900 to schedule a time to meet with a Health Insurance Navigator. See below some of the items that you will need to bring to your appointment.
The Eligibility requirements for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace are:
- Must live in the Marketplace geographic area
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national
- Cannot be currently incarcerated
Information needed to complete the Marketplace application:
- Basic contact information
- Email address
- Names of individuals seeking health coverage
- Personal information for each individual (name, date of birth, relationship to the person filling out the application)
- Information regarding access to health coverage for each individual
- Income information for each individual (even children)
- Information about financial assistance received
These life changes could change coverage or savings eligibility*:
- Get married or divorced
- Have a child, adopt a child, or place a child for adoption
- Have a change in income
- Get health coverage through a job or a program like Medicare or Medicaid
- Change your place of residence
- Have a change in disability status
- Gain or lose a dependent
- Become pregnant
- Experience other changes that may affect your income or household size
- Other changes: change in tax filing status; change of citizenship or immigration status; incarceration or release from incarceration; change in status as American Indian or tribal status; correction name, date of birth or Social Security Number
*Those with coverage through HealthCare.gov are REQUIRED to report these changes to the Marketplace. Call our Navigator to find out when and how.
Care Navigator:
Our care navigator is here to help you through some of the challenges that you may face. We can help you with housing, food, clothing, and utilities assistance. Call 316-682-9900 to schedule a time to meet with our Care Navigator.