Health Insurance Marketplace

Affordable Care Act

<div class="ExternalClass18796708E034421E9A61979585DCF4B6"><p></p><h2>Affordable Care Act (ACA)</h2><p>The comprehensive health care reform law enacted in March 2010 (sometimes known as ACA, PPACA, or “Obamacare").</p><p>The law has 3 primary goals:<br></p><ul><li>Make affordable health insurance available to more people. The law provides consumers with subsidies (“premium tax credits") that lower costs for households with incomes between 100% and 400% of the <a href="https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/federal-poverty-level-FPL">federal poverty level</a> (FPL). Note: If your income is above 400% FPL, you may still qualify for the premium tax credit in 2021.</li><li><a href="https://www.healthcare.gov/medicaid-chip/medicaid-expansion-and-you/">Expand the Medicaid program</a> to cover all adults with income below 138% of the FPL. (Not all states have expanded their Medicaid programs.)</li><li>Support innovative medical care delivery methods designed to lower the costs of health care generally.<br></li></ul></div>

Deadline to register is Saturday, January 15, 2022.

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Health Insurance Marketplace	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=323	https://www.healthcare.gov/	Health Insurance Marketplace	New Window	0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7	<div class="ExternalClass947AF1581F0E44298BDA0CD8DBD6EE27">Created by the Affordable Care Act, the Health Insurance Marketplace or "Exchange" is a competitive marketplace for insurance companies<br></div>
Health Insurance Marketplace for Small Businesses	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=326	https://www.healthcare.gov/small-businesses/	Health Insurance Marketplace for Small Businesses	New Window	0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7	<div class="ExternalClass083C0BD9F00F4776A5BAC56B246AC43E">The Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) is available for businesses with 50 or fewer employees.<br></div>
Healthcare.gov	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=324	http://localhelp.healthcare.gov/	Healthcare.gov	New Window	0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7

How do I enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace?	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/FAQ/DispForm.aspx?ID=56	How do I enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace?	56	<div class="ExternalClass4BD8F827671D46D9BB28A699C441EBA0"><p>How do I enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace?<br></p></div>	<div class="ExternalClassEF6B77387FCD43E89B36C2F307E80421">Created by the Affordable Care Act, the Health Insurance Marketplace or "Exchange" is a competitive marketplace for insurance companies.<br><br>It simplifies your search for health coverage by providing information on the options available in Arizona. You can compare plans based on price, benefits, quality and other features important to you.<br><br>It will also help you determine if you qualify for subsidies or state-run health insurance like Medicaid. <br></div>
Am I eligible?	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/FAQ/DispForm.aspx?ID=57	Am I eligible?	57	<div class="ExternalClass88186AA992784BABAB373520130ED2E0"><p>Am I eligible?<br></p></div>	<div class="ExternalClassEFA7819DF11C479E9B85819EDCE2E7B5">To be eligible to enroll, you must:<br><br><ul><li>be a resident of the state, where you are applying for coverage;</li><li>be legally residing in the United States;</li><li>not be incarcerated.<br></li></ul></div>
How to enroll?	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/FAQ/DispForm.aspx?ID=58	How to enroll?	58	<div class="ExternalClass8AAEA03BCD814C2C88BAAE26B340246C"><p>How to enroll?</p></div>	<div class="ExternalClass42F08BE4435B485F9D848290E9D25A76">Apply online - Visit the Health Insurance Marketplace.<br><br>Apply by mail or in person with the help of a Navigator or qualified helper. Visit healthcare.gov to locate an organization near you to apply, enroll and get answers to your questions.<br><br>Apply by phone - Call 1-800-318-2596 (TTY: 1-855-889-4325). Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. <br></div>
When can I enroll?	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/FAQ/DispForm.aspx?ID=59	When can I enroll?	59	<div class="ExternalClassAD873DA1D057419DA1252EE8C90C679E"><p></p>When can I enroll?</div>	<div class="ExternalClass44BC22E0C5214F4F8BFB315C8EC06B8F"><p>Enroll now through January 15, 2022.<br></p></div>
How can I get insurance for my employees?	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/FAQ/DispForm.aspx?ID=60	How can I get insurance for my employees?	60	<div class="ExternalClassCF9F5BA4D8024705B71F5A938FB5350C"><p>How can I get insurance for my employees?<br></p></div>	<div class="ExternalClass25D77E4F2D0F45B983F4522FF9C35786">The Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) is available for businesses with 50 or fewer employees.<br><br>For more information, visit the Health Insurance Marketplace for Small Businesses. <br></div>
Got Questions?	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/FAQ/DispForm.aspx?ID=61	Got Questions?	61	<div class="ExternalClassC7D8AB8A0DC24F0385100B4CDCEB5C5F"><p>Got Questions?<br></p></div>	<div class="ExternalClassD527F1B52E4149E9842C1CEE5DE64D5A">Call 1-800-706-7893 (TTY: 711)<br><ul><li>Help is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (EST) </li><li>The SHOP Call Center is busiest from the 13th to the 15th of the month. For less wait time, please call earlier or later in the month.</li><li>Closed New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and Christmas.<br></li></ul></div>