News from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services RE New Health Insurance Marketplace

Forwarded by the Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania –

Friends –

It has been four weeks since the start of the new Health Insurance Marketplace, where Americans, regardless of income or health status, can find quality, affordable health coverage.  The launch of the Marketplace website, HealthCare.gov, has been rocky but we are working tirelessly to make the online process better.

And we are taking other steps to meet the consumer demand for affordable health insurance.  There are four basic ways to apply for health coverage through the Marketplace:

• Apply online.  Visit HealthCare.gov to      get started.
• Apply by phone.  Call 1-800-318-2596 to      apply for a health insurance plan and enroll over the phone. (TTY:      1-855-889-4325)
• Apply in person.  Visit a trained      counselor in your community to get information and apply in person.       Find help in your area at LocalHelp.HealthCare.gov.
• Apply by mail.  Complete a paper      application and mail it in.  You can download the paper application form and instructions and from HealthCare.gov.

Before you choose a plan, you may want to explore your options.  You can use this calculator to see if you qualify for lower costs on coverage and preview Marketplace plans here.

If you need help:

Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania 1-800-692-7443 (voice) 1-877-375-7139 (TTY)