Adirondack Health Institute is offering free health insurance enrollment assistance services to individuals, families, and small business owners in eight North Country counties\u2014Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington\u2014during the upcoming open enrollment period.
\nAlthough the state enrollment period was extended to the end of 2020, the annual open enrollment period began Nov. 1 for new enrollees and starts Nov. 16 for those reenrolling in a plan. It runs through Jan. 31.
\nFor those who wish to have their health insurance coverage take effect on Jan. 1, the deadline to apply is Dec. 15.
\n\u201cOur enrollment specialists provide no-cost, unbiased assistance to help clients determine their health insurance eligibility for Qualified Health Plans, Medicaid, and Child Health Plus\u201d said Joyce Porter, AHI\u2019s Enrollment Assistance Services and Education (EASE) Program Manager. \u201cAnother option available is called the Essential Plan, a plan for lower-income New Yorkers who don\u2019t qualify for Medicaid or Child Health Plus. This plan costs much less than other plans, as little as $20 per month, and in some cases no cost at all, yet offers the same essential benefits for those who qualify.\u201d
\n\u201cWe are excited to help people in our communities enroll in a plan that best fits their needs. We also encourage those who would like assistance to schedule a free appointment with us at their earliest convenience and not wait until the last minute to sign up,\u201d she said.
\nIndividuals may call AHI\u2019s toll-free number, 866-872-3740, or visit www.ahihealth.org\/ease\/appointment-request\/ to schedule a no-cost appointment with an EASE enrollment specialist.
\nAHI is a joint venture of Adirondack Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Hudson Headwaters Health Network, St. Lawrence Health System, and the University of Vermont Health Network \u2013 Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital.
\nFor more information, please visit www.ahihealth.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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