Christus St. Michael Health System issued the following announcement.
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System is offering free counseling services to those seeking individual or family coverage through the Health Insurance Exchange during open enrollment from November 1 through December 15, 2020.
Certified application counselors will be available at the new address: 1406 College Drive, Suite 1, Texarkana, Texas, to help guide participants through the enrollment process, clarify if their health care provider will continue to be in network and determine if they qualify for insurance premium assistance, which can help cover the cost of premium payments. Participants can call 903.614.2776 to make an appointment, and walk-ins are also welcome.
“Doing everything you can to make sure you have health insurance coverage for yourself and your family for the coming year should be a top priority for everyone,” said Jason Rounds, President, CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System. “From regular screenings and primary care, to emergency coverage in the event of severe illness or injury, that coverage is a shield to protect the well-being of you and your family.”
ArkLaTex Council of Governments Agency (ATCOG) is offering a Premium Support Program with grant funding provided by CHRISTUS St. Michael. The program is designed to help families and individuals pay premium costs for health care coverage. To determine qualification for premium assistance, participants must bring a pay stub from 2018 or a 2019 Tax Return. Persons who are not U.S. citizens must provide proof of legal residence.
Arkansas residents who meet the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines do not qualify for the Premium Support program because their premium costs are already covered through the expansion of Medicaid in Arkansas, also referred to as Arkansas Works.
“The goal of the certified application counselors is to empower people from our area with the knowledge to make informed health insurance decisions in line with America’s health care law, the Affordable Care Act,” explained Lasondra Bailey, Certified Application Counselor Coordinator. “You can book an appointment with a certified application counselor who is trained to educate individuals and families about their health care coverage options, help them enroll or re-enroll, and help them determine if they qualify for financial assistance.”
“Benefits of having health insurance include less financial exposure for families because hospitalization and emergency services are covered,” Sylvia Ingram, Director, Payor Operations and Network Relations, explained. “Health insurance provides individuals and families reassurance with expanded opportunity to access health care when needed.”
For more information on health insurance options or to make an appointment, call 903.614.2776.
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