UHCAN Ohio is a Certified Application Counselor! A Certified Application Counselor (CAC) organization is an organization whose staff receives training to help Ohioans apply for coverage in the Health Insurance Marketplace. In Columbus? Contact Henry Moller at 614-456-0060 x228 to schedule an appointment to get help enrolling in Medicaid or in the Marketplace. The Affordable Care Act (ACA): How It Affects You and How to Get Help Need a presenter? Need Help? Call us at 614-456-0060 x233 Call 614-456-0060 x228 Cleveland Office Columbus Office Cincinnati Office UHCAN Ohio 2800 Euclid Ave. Ste 520 Cleveland, OH 44115 216-241-8422 x15 UHCAN Ohio 370 S. 5th St Ste G3 Columbus, OH 43215 614-456-0060 x228 UHCAN Ohio 3021 Vernon Pl. Ste 2 Cincinnati, Ohio 45219 513-541-7099 x23 UHCAN Ohio stands for Universal Health Care Action Network of Ohio. It is a statewide nonprofit organization working for affordable, accessible, high quality health care for all Ohioans. Visit our website: www.uhcanohio.org February 2014 The Affordable Care Act (ACA): Don’t Miss This Date! alth e He uranc Ins Mar. 31, 2014 Gets more people health coverage Protects consumers Makes health care more affordable If You Have Private Insurance:  No co-pays or deductibles for preventive care in most plans.  Insurers cannot deny coverage or charge more because of pre-existing health problems or gender  Young adults up to age 26, or age 28 with some plans in Ohio, can stay on their parent’s plan.  Insurers are required to spend at least 80% of premiums on health claims. If insurers spend less, they must repay their customers. If You’re Uninsured:  Medicaid has expanded income limits and now includes adults without dependants. Visit benefits.ohio.gov to see if you qualify and apply.   You can purchase affordable coverage in the Marketplace (Exchange). Last day to get coverage through the Marketplace and avoid the penalty.  Last day to enroll in Medicaid to get health care expenses from Jan. 1 - Mar. 31, 2014 covered. How Can I Get Health Coverage to Meet the Requirement? Employer Medicaid/Medicare  Marketplace: Discounts through subsidies are available.   There are some exceptions to the requirement. Contact a Navigator, Certified Application Counselor, or Broker for more information. Income Eligibility by Household Size and Annual Income Find Help Enrolling in the Marketplace # Medicaid Contact a Navigator 1 2 3 4    100%-400% FPL $16,104 $11,490 - $45,960 $21,707 $15,510 - $62,040 $27,310 $19,530 - $78,120 $32,913 $23,550 - $94,200 5 $38,515 $27,910- $111,640 People with incomes between 6 $44,118 $31,970 - $127,880 100%-400% Federal Poverty Line (FPL) can get discounts in the Marketplace. If You’re a Medicare Recipient:  You don’t have to do anything. You’re covered.   You may receive help paying for your prescription drugs and have more preventive services covered with no co-pays or deductibles . In Person Contact a Certified Application Counselor  Visit www.localhelp.healthcare.gov to find an application assister near you. Contact a local Agent or Broker  Visit www.healthbenefitsohio.com. 1-800-648-1176 (Ohio) www.ohioforhealth.org 937-268-6066 (Dayton) Over the Phone Federal Marketplace Helpline   1-800-318-2596 TTY: 1-855-889-4325 Online www.healthcare.gov