Because carrying health insurance is a PPACA requirement (unless a waiver is granted). Citizens that do not qualify for Medicaid or carry private insurance will need an effective and convenient way to compare, enroll and manage their health insurance plans.
TAKING A CLOSER LOOK: WHAT IS THIS HEALTH INSURANCE
MARKETPLACE?
WHY?
Anyone who does not have insurance through his/her employer, can’t afford coverage through their employer, or who is not covered by Medicare/Medicaid and otherwise uninsured. Those who qualify will receive a tax credit to subsidize the costs of their QHP.
TAKING A CLOSER LOOK: WHAT IS THIS HEALTH INSURANCE
MARKETPLACE?
WHO?
TAKING A CLOSER LOOK: WHAT IS THIS HEALTH INSURANCE
MARKETPLACE?
HOW?
Enrollment begins October 1, 2013. Coverage begins in January, 2014.
TAKING A CLOSER LOOK: WHAT IS THIS HEALTH INSURANCE
MARKETPLACE?
When?
Educate
Communicate
Prepare
THINGS TO CONSIDER: PREPARING YOUR ORGANIZATION AND THE PEOPLE YOU
SERVE
Are you Ready for the Change?
Employee InsuranceGrant Opportunities
PPACA IMPLICATIONS FOR NON-PROFITS
New Requirements for Employers
PPACA implements the second phase of the small business tax credit for qualified small businesses and small non-profit organizations in 2014
Up to a 35% credit for small non-profit organizations
EMPLOYEE INSURANCE
Future grant opportunities PH workforce loan repayment program Community health workforce grantsNational Health Workforce Commission
Grants.gov HHS Grants Forecast
PPACA SUPPORTIVE FUNDING
COLLABORATING FOR SUCCESSFUL CHANGE
Navigator/Assistor program being managed by CMS and the HIM
Perform outreach and education
Distribute fair and impartial information
Facilitate enrollment
Refer to Consumer Agencies
Provide information in an appropriate manner
SERVING AS NAVIGATORSAND ASSISTORS
How can community partners work together to ensure their clients are educated about the changes, have access and know where to go?
CALL TO ACTION
Questions
Getting back to you
Additional Resources
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