Healthcare Exchange Maine: 4 Key Points
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (AKA ObamaCare or Healthcare Exchange) is coming to Maine January 2014. Will you be ready? We’ve found 4 key points that you must know before then.
Healthcare Exchange Main Key Points
1) All residents of the Pine Tree State must purchase health coverage or face a penalty by federal law. There are few exemptions such as if you are unemployed for up to 3 months. To learn about the penalties or find out if you’re eligible for an exemption read the penalty overview article Affordable Care Act: Penalties for the Uninsured.
2) With the new ObamaCare initiative all persons of ME are qualified for health coverage, regardless of preexisting conditions. To learn more about guaranteed health coverage read the article ObamaCare: Guaranteed Issuance for Everyone.
3) The Healthcare Exchange offers federal subsidies to help with health insurance monthly premiums. In the state of Maine, over a hundred thousand currently uninsured non-elderly residents will be eligible. To learn more about subsidies or to see if you qualify read the article Health Care Exchange Subsidies: Do You Qualify?
4) October 1, 2013 and ends March 31, 2014 is the initial open enrollment period for ObamaCare. After the first year, the open enrollment period will be a 3 month period. Call today for assistance enrolling at 800.930.7956 extension 0.
Further Questions
For any questions about the Healthcare Exchange in Maine contact Medicoverage: ME.
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