Affordable Care Act (aca) Health Insurance Marketplace Assistance - Certified Application Counselor | Ironton-lawrence County Community Action Organization

Provides certified Assistors (Certified Application Counselors) who aid individuals in navigating the Affordable Care Act Marketplace. Assesses individual health insurance needs, educates about basic health insurance issues, provides information on health insurance plans, helps individuals register and obtain health insurance through the Marketplace, and screens for expanded Medicaid eligibility. Assists the public with enrollment in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace. Open enrollment: Open enrollment: November 1, 2017-December 15, 2017; will also assist those who may qualify for "special enrollment" if they have had a "qualifying life event," such as starting or leaving a job, certain changes in income, and/or changes in family size (for example, if they have marry, divorce, or have had a baby.) Note: Individuals must act within the first 60 days of the "qualifying life event" to qualify.

Data provided by

211 Cleveland

Physical Address

120 N 3rd St., Ironton, OH 45638

Hours

Business hours: M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm. May have appointments available after business hours.

Application process

Phone during business hours for an appointment. (Do not enter phone extension until prompted.) Staff will try to find a location that is close to the client.

Fee

No fees for Assistor services. Insurance plan costs will vary depending on the kind of plan one chooses to purchase through the Marketplace. Those with income between 100-400% of the Federal Poverty Line may be eligible for financial assistance programs designed to help pay for an insurance plan.

Eligibility

Those who are not eligible for Medicare and who are curious about their public health insurance options. (Individuals who have an income through 138% of the federal poverty level should consider getting screened for Medicaid before contacting the Marketplace or an assistor.)

Service area

Lawrence County, Ohio

Agency info

Ironton-lawrence County Community Action Organization

Provides supportive services for the low-income population of Lawrence County. Offers HEAP for utility bill payment assistance, WIC for mothers and their babies, the Home Weatherization Program, and serves as grantee/delegate agency for Head Start.