On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law, putting in place comprehensive reforms that improve access to affordable health coverage for everyone and protect consumers from abusive insurance company practices. On June 28, 2019, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation to establish a State-Based Health Exchange in New Jersey. The Get Covered New Jersey platform launched in 2020.
HEALTH INSURANCE OUTREACH AND ENROLLMENT
New Jersey Health Centers have a critical role in educating the public and signing them up for health insurance. This effort is called outreach and enrollment. As providers of healthcare, Community Health Centers continuously educate and assist patients in determining their eligibility for state, federal, or community programs. NJPCA, in turn, assists Health Centers in their outreach and enrollment team members through technical assistance.
INSURING OUR NEIGHBORS
We know that if our neighbors are healthy, we have healthier communities, that makes all New Jerseyeans healthier. Better than a cup of sugar, we’re helping our neighbors with health insurance enrollment assistance.
As CDOs, each FQHC provides free enrollment assistance into the Health Insurance Marketplace and NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid/CHIP) to their patients and community members.
HEALTH INSURANCE SIGN UP
If you are in need of health insurance enrollment assistance or have questions about what options are best for you, contact an FQHC today.
Click here to locate FQHCs near you.
FQHCs have Certified Application Counselors on staff, ready to assist consumers.
For additional assistance, please visit Find Local Assistance.
Are you currently without health insurance? There may be health plan options available to you through Get Covered New Jersey. During the Open Enrollment Period (November 1st – December 31st for health coverage starting January 1st, January 1st – January 31st for health coverage starting February 1st) anyone can apply to see if they qualify. During the Special Enrolment Period (February 1st – November 30th for coverage starting the first of the following month) health plan options may be available if you verify a qualifying Life-Changing Event.
Also, enrollment for NJ Family Care (Medicaid/CHIP) continues all year round! Find out if you qualify.
HEALTH CENTER ENROLLMENT RESOURCES
- Access resources and enrollment assister tools here.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Kiara Mudd
Senior Coordinator of Community Outreach
609-689-9930 ex. 28
[email protected]
