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ACA Coverage and Disability – What It Means and Important Stats

November 9, 2022 by NDNRC

This week is Disability Week of Action for Open Enrollment Year 10 (OE10). So far this week, we have introduced you to disability week of action and debuted a new character – Olli the NaviGator. Today we want to highlight the importance of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and what it means for people with […] Read More »

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Introducing Olli the NaviGator!

November 8, 2022 by NDNRC

For Disability Week of Action, AAHD is excited to introduce you to Olli, the open enrollment health NaviGator! Over the coming months, our NaviGator will be a guide sharing helpful tips on Open Enrollment and how best to navigate your coverage to get the care you need. This week, he’s highlighting Open Enrollment itself, with […] Read More »

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Welcome to Disability Week of Action!

November 7, 2022 by NDNRC

Open Enrollment Year 10 (OE10) started last Tuesday and CMS has designated this week as Disability Week of Action to encourage people with disabilities to review their health coverage for 2023 and determine if they need to make changes for the coming year. Throughout this week, AAHD will be participating in activities which highlight the […] Read More »

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Disability Resources Available for OE10

October 31, 2022 by NDNRC

Open Enrollment Year 10 (OE10) begins tomorrow and the NDNRC wants to make sure you have all the resources you need to be able to assist individuals with disabilities as they consider their options on the ACA marketplace. We have a Disability Guide which is meant to strengthen disability literacy, help you identify and provide appropriate […] Read More »

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Medicaid Renewals after the PHE

June 23, 2022 by NDNRC

As the pandemic’s Public Health Emergency (PHE) eventually ends, states will start to reassess Medicaid and CHIP eligibility. This PHE saw almost a 20% increase in Medicaid and CHIP enrollment, a record 85 million people, according to Kaiser Family Foundation. However, only half of states have a plan for how they will advance renewal and […] Read More »

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Getting the Most out of Your Health Insurance Recaps

June 6, 2022 by NDNRC

AAHD completed six interviews, which you can check out on our Facebook or YouTube pages, in the spring to highlight the benefits of getting the most out of health insurance coverage for people with disabilities. These interviews shed light on the positive impact that access to health insurance has, as well as how to best […] Read More »

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Happy ACA Anniversary Day!

March 23, 2022 by NDNRC

Today represents the 12-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) being signed into law. The ACA represented a huge step forward for people with disabilities in trying to access health care coverage. Prior to the ACA, discrimination against people with disabilities and pre-existing conditions was entirely permissible by insurance companies as they could charge […] Read More »

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New Low-Income SEP Available

February 17, 2022 by NDNRC

Even though Open Enrollment Year 9 (OE9) has ended, there could be still ways to enroll. Generally, if someone experiences a major life event, they could qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP). (You can read more about what qualifies for a SEP as a result of a major life event in this blog post.) […] Read More »

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OE Has Ended – Can I Still Enroll?

January 18, 2022 by NDNRC

Open Enrollment Year Nine (OE9) concluded in most states this past Saturday, but that does not mean that individuals still can’t enroll. Individuals who go through major life changes can qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP). SEPs are available to individuals who experience one of the following events: Birth Divorce/death Domestic violence Loss of […] Read More »

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Important Statistics on Disability and Healthcare Coverage

November 10, 2021 by NDNRC

As Open Enrollment continues, we at AAHD wanted to take a look at the important impact that having healthcare coverage for people with disabilities can have, especially during a pandemic, when uncertainties are more common than ever before. Healthcare coverage provides access to care and leads to better health outcomes for individuals, providing an important […] Read More »

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