Ill. State Rep. Hernandez, Foster to Host ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment Webinar

AURORA, Illinois, Nov. 17 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release:

The open enrollment period for residents to shop the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace is now open through Dec. 15. State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is inviting residents with questions about the enrollment period to attend an informational webinar with Congressman Bill Foster, D-IL, on Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 3 p.m. via Facebook Live.

"Health care coverage is available for every resident in Illinois through Get Covered Illinois, the state's health insurance marketplace," said Hernandez. "With the open enrollment period now open, it's important that individuals start planning and reviewing options so they can select the best option for themselves."

Hernandez and Foster will be joined by experts from Get Covered Illinois and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services with a webinar to help residents get their questions answered and to provide information regarding signing up for health care. Residents can also get free assistance from a certified application counselor to help find the best option for them on the Get Covered Illinois website at getcovered.illinois.gov.

"As we continue to navigate the pandemic, it is crucial that every person in Illinois receives affordable and reliable health care coverage," said Hernandez. "I encourage any resident without health insurance or who is looking to change their current coverage to join our event and learn about the options available to them."