ACA Marketplace opens
Enrollment period runs though Jan. 31, 2016
The third open enrollment period into the Health Insurance Marketplace begins Nov. 1, 2015 and runs through Jan. 31, 2016. Through the Marketplace, individuals are able to go to one place to search for health coverage options and choose from the health plans available in their area.
The best source for information about the Marketplace is the website www.healthcare.gov. The website is available 24/7 and provides information on how the Marketplace works, what the benefits are and key deadlines. Individuals can also call 1.800.318.2596 to speak with trained customer service representatives 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For individuals needing further assistance, Parkland Health & Hospital System will have certified application counselors available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday in Parkland’s Business Office to answer questions about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and provide help enrolling in the Marketplace. The Business Office is located on the first floor of the old Parkland OPC, 5201 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, 75235. Certified application counselors will not be available at any of Parkland’s Community Oriented Primary Care health centers.
“We will have a limited number of certified application counselors available to assist patients with the enrollment process,” said Bob Reed, Parkland’s Vice President of Patient Access. “We are encouraging those who may qualify for the Marketplace to log into the government’s website or speak to one of the government’s trained customer service representatives. For anyone needing additional assistance, our counselors will be available to help them beginning Monday, Nov. 2 here in our Business Office.”
Those who may need assistance can contact Parkland’s Customer Service department at 214.590.4900. Learn more about how Parkland patients are affected by the Marketplace at www.parklandhospital.com/marketplace.
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