Yesterday, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that consumers who start an application by the March 31 deadline will be able to apply for an extension until mid-April to complete their application. To read more, click here. Read More »
Archives for March 2014
NDNRC Releases Four More Fact Sheets
“Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity,” “Medically Frail Status as an Exemption to Receiving Medicaid Alternative Benefit Plan with Essential Health Benefits,” “Streamlined Marketplace Application Process” & “Medical Supplies Benefits” The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) is pleased to announce the publication of four new fact sheets for the National Disability Navigator […] Read More »
Tips for Navigators Working with Individuals with Autism
by: Stuart Spielman, Autism Speaks Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the country and affects millions of Americans. An estimated 1 in 88 children—including 1 in 54 boys—has an autism spectrum disorder (also known as autism). The number of adults with autism is less certain. We do not know what causes autism, but […] Read More »
NDNRC Releases Two New Fact Sheets
“Prescription Medication Benefits” & “Supporting Collaborations between Navigators, Connectors and Assisters, and Local Disability and Affinity Organizations” The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) is pleased to announce the publication of two new fact sheets for the National Disability Navigator Resource Collaborative (NDNRC). “Prescription Medication Benefits” is designed to help navigators answer specific questions […] Read More »
Spread the Word! Open Enrollment Ends March 31
Open Enrollment is Almost Over. Here’s How to Get Involved in the Final Push by: Rachel Patterson, Association of University Centers on Disabilities As we approach the end of open enrollment on March 31, it is time for a final push to help as many uninsured Americans as possible gain access to health coverage. According […] Read More »
New Tool: Financial Help for Health
Do you know that nearly 60 percent of the uninsured don’t know that financial help is available to pay for health insurance? And if they received financial help, more than 8 in 10 would be likely to enroll. With just a few weeks left until the open enrollment deadline, now is the time to spread […] Read More »
HHS Releases Enroll Statistics
Earlier this week, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) released an enrollment report covering the period from October 1, 2013-March 1, 2014. In addition to the total enrollment figures, the report breaks down demographic groups by state, age, gender, metal level chosen and financial assistance […] Read More »
NASHP Releases Issue Briefs on Health Reform Impact in States
The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) recently released nine issue briefs that address how health reform is being implemented in eight different states and how the implementation is affecting outcomes. The eight states included in the briefs are: Alabama, Colorado, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon and Virginia. The nine issue brief topics […] Read More »
Maryland Exchange Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Standards for Certification for Plans
The Board of Maryland’s Health Benefit Exchange is seeking public comment on proposed standards for certification for plans to be offered for coverage year 2015. The proposed standards can be found here. The ideas are based upon proposals developed by CMS for the federal exchange. Please refer to specific proposals by their number in comments. […] Read More »
Waiting for Medicaid? Apply to the ACA Marketplace Now
The National Disability Navigator Resource Collaborative is currently working on a fact sheet on Medicaid expansion, its application to persons with a label “medically frail,” and its application to alternative benefit plans (ABPs). Even with the open enrollment deadline of March 31 approaching, it should be noted that one can enroll in Medicaid any time […] Read More »