Dear Editor:
What’s in your wallet that you value most? A health insurance card, along with the security and peace of mind that quality, affordable coverage brings with it, should be near the top of everyone’s list.
We are all just one accident or unexpected diagnosis away from needing health insurance. Yet, for generations, millions of Americans have found that quality coverage is out of reach until now.
Quality health coverage is more affordable than ever, thanks to the Affordable Care Act and the Health Insurance Marketplace – but you’ll need to act by the enrollment deadline – February 15th. Already over 210,000 New Jerseyans have signed up this enrollment season. In just the past year, uninsured rates have dropped by seven percent in Hudson County – that’s tens of thousands of newly insured right in the local area.
Whether you’re renewing your coverage from the last Open Enrollment or signing up for the first time, you may be surprised at just how affordable coverage can be. Here in New Jersey, 61 percent of current consumers can find coverage through the Marketplace for as little as $100 a month or less, with financial assistance that lowers the cost of a monthly premium.
Make no mistake, this is quality health coverage. All Marketplace plans are guaranteed to cover a set of benefits, like annual visits to your doctor, prescription medications, hospital stays, maternity and newborn care, and certain preventive services (provided at no out-of-pocket cost).
There is still time. You may have the chance to save some money while obtaining the security and peace of mind that come with quality, affordable health coverage – but you’ll need to act before February 15.
Don’t delay, visit www.HealthCare.gov today!
Jackie Cornell-Bechelli
Regional Director
US Department of Health and Human Services – Region II (New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands)