Today, the NDNRC is releasing a statement entitled “Preserve the Protections Provided by the Affordable Care Act” where we call on the incoming Congress and Trump Administration to preserve key protections provided in the ACA which have a direct effect on people with disabilities. These protections include: Prohibition against denial of coverage for pre-existing conditions Guaranteed […] Read More »
Archives for November 2016
New #CoverageMatters Campaign
HHS Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell launched a new campaign last month entitled #CoverageMatters. The campaign is meant to highlight stories of those who have been positively affected by the Affordable Care Act and the coverage that it provides. To read Secretary Burwell’s blog post about the campaign, click here. HHS has also developed a social […] Read More »
November 18, 2016
HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE REMAINS OPEN With the Thanksgiving holiday next week, we will not have a weekly update. The NDNRC Update will return December 2nd. The NDNRC is continuing to monitor the effects of the election on the Affordable Care Act. As we stated last week, it is important to remember that the health insurance […] Read More »
Health Insurance Marketplace Remains Open
In light of last week’s election, there have been many questions that consumers have had regarding what it means for coverage through the ACA marketplace. As we stated last week, it is important to remember that the health insurance marketplace remains open and enrollment continues. In fact, the day after the election 100,000 people enrolled for […] Read More »
NAMI Publishes New Report on Parity
NDNRC partner organization, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) published a report this week examining how health plans are doing with parity for mental health treatment. The report explains the difference between provider networks for mental health vs. primary care and how that impacts out-of-pocket costs. The report also makes recommendations with respect to network […] Read More »
NDNRC Attends White House ACA Kickoff
On Monday, the NDNRC attended the White House ACA Open Enrollment Kickoff and Briefing. Speaking at the event was HHS Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell. In the speech, she reiterated that the Obama Administration was going to continue “helping Americans access the coverage they want and need.” The Secretary also reported that the day after the election, […] Read More »
HHS Announces Theme Weeks for OE4
HHS has announced a series of theme weeks to target certain messages &/or populations each week during Open Enrollment Year 4 (OE4). The weeks are as follows: November 2016 November 7th: Open Enrollment Has Begun, Faith Weekend of Action November 14th: Rural Health Week of Action, Native American Week of Action November 21st: Thankful for Coverage […] Read More »
November 11, 2016
WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE ACA? With Tuesday’s election results, many are wondering what it means for the Affordable Care Act and Open Enrollment Year 4 (OE4). First of all, open enrollment for 2017 in the marketplace continues just the same. Insurance companies are committed to the marketplace for 2017 and premium rates are set. Also, […] Read More »
What’s Next for the ACA?
With yesterday’s election results, many are wondering what it means for the Affordable Care Act and Open Enrollment Year 4 (OE4). First of all, open enrollment for 2017 in the marketplace continues just the same. Insurance companies are committed to the marketplace for 2017 and premium rates are set. Also, many potential changes to the […] Read More »
New CMS Resources for Outreach
CMS has put out new resources for OE4 designed to help with your enrollment outreach efforts. These three pamphlets are available in English and Spanish and cover the following topics: Three Reasons Young Adults Need Health Coverage (English| Spanish) Five Questions to Ask Yourself When Choosing a Plan (English| Spanish) The Health Insurance Marketplace (English| Spanish) These links can […] Read More »
