N.J. Gov. Murphy Joined By Commissioner Caride, Federal Officials, and Navigators Urge Residents to Explore Affordable Health Insurance Options at Get Covered N.J.
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Open enrollment is the one time of year residents who do not have health insurance through an employer or other program such as Medicaid or Medicare can enroll in a plan. Consumers must enroll by
"Health care is more important than ever, and
Get Covered New Jersey is the only place residents can apply for financial help to lower their costs. Nine out of 10 residents enrolling at Get Covered New Jersey will qualify for financial help to make quality health insurance more affordable. The majority of people receiving financial help will have access to a health plan at a cost of
"With the busy holiday season approaching, we urge residents who need coverage to take the time now to view their options and the financial help that is available. Most people enrolling will qualify for financial help, and many receiving assistance can find a plan for
"There's never been a better time to find affordable and accessible health care coverage in
"The open enrollment period is once again upon us, meaning
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This year, the state expanded the number of local organizations, called Navigators, providing free unbiased enrollment assistance in the community. Eighteen organizations are available to help residents find the plan that meets their needs and budget.
"The American Rescue Plan and expansion of state subsidies were promising developments that built on the success of the ACA and vastly improved affordability for many people enrolling in coverage through
"We have been helping people enroll in affordable health insurance since the first Open Enrollment Period under the Affordable Care Act. There has never been a better time to enroll in quality, affordable coverage than now, with more financial help available than ever before," said
The American Rescue Plan Act significantly increased the amount of financial help available to consumers and removed the income cap to receive assistance. The law now ensures no one pays more than 8.5 percent of their income for health insurance (based on a benchmark plan). The additional savings allowed
The new and expanded financial help benefits current consumers, who received increased financial help earlier this year, as well as those who are uninsured. Additionally, residents who purchase insurance off the marketplace, directly from an insurance company, may be newly eligible for financial help based on the expanded availability of assistance. These consumers could find the same or similar plan on the marketplace at a reduced cost. Additionally, more plan choices are available this year with the entry of a new health insurance company, WellCare of
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The Open Enrollment Period for 2022 coverage at Get Covered New Jersey runs from
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