NAMI RELEASES REPORT ON MENTAL HEALTH PARITY Do you want to learn more about the treatment for mental health and substance use? Parity in qualified health plans for the treatment of mental health and substance use is a critical area when reviewing plan options for consumers living with mental illness. This week, the National Alliance […] Read More »
March 27, 2015
ACA TURNS 5! IS IT WORKING? This week marked the five year anniversary of President Obama signing the Affordable Care Act into law and some new reports show how well the ACA is working. First, the White House released a report entitled “Accomplishments of the Affordable Care Act.” This report goes beyond just the enrollment […] Read More »
March 20, 2015
NEW STATE SPECIFIC FACT SHEETS FOR NEW YORK AVAILABLE Last month we announced the release of our first state specific fact sheet. It was an adapted version of our first fact sheet, “Comparing Health Plans’ Benefits and Coverage Summaries.” The adapted version was specific to New York and can be accessed here. It was written […] Read More »
March 13, 2015
TAX PENALTY SEP ABOUT TO BEGIN As we reported two weeks ago, CMS announced a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for those who will pay the tax penalty for not having coverage in 2014 and still do not have coverage for 2015 and that SEP begins Sunday. (Click here to read the news item on this […] Read More »
March 6, 2015
NEW STATE ANNOUNCES TAX PENALTY SEP As we reported last week, CMS announced a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for those who will pay the tax penalty for not having coverage in 2014 and still do not have coverage for 2015. (Click here to read the news item on this announcement.) However, since this only applies […] Read More »
February 27, 2015
TIS THE SEASON FOR SEPs Now that open enrollment has ended, it is the season for Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) and the NDNRC has what you need to keep you fully informed. Last Friday after our weekly update was prepared, CMS announced that there would be a new SEP for those who will pay the […] Read More »
February 20, 2015
IS OPEN ENROLLMENT REALLY OVER? If you thought open enrollment was over – think again! Earlier this week, CMS announced that they would be providing a special enrollment period (SEP) for those who began an application prior to Sunday’s (2/15) deadline. Individuals who started their application will be permitted to complete it this week, but […] Read More »
February 13, 2015
SPANISH FACT SHEET FOR THE NDNRC IS NOW AVAILABLE Last month when we announced Fact Sheet #16 “Tips for ACA Enrollees: From Coverage to Care – Persons with Disabilities,” we indicated that it was designed to be handed out directly to consumers for their use. Given the fact that the consumer was the end-user, the […] Read More »
February 6, 2015
THE FINAL WEEK As we approach the final week of enrollment, the NDNRC wants to make sure you have all the resources and tools you need to help you in your outreach efforts. One great resource to assist is an initiative from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation entitled “Talk Health Insurance to Me.” This website […] Read More »
January 30, 2015
NDNRC is Now on YouTube The NDNRC now has its own YouTube channel. This channel will be used to archive webinar recordings as well as include other helpful videos that navigators and assisters can use in better understanding the needs of consumers with disabilities as they are considering their enrollment options. The NDNRC YouTube channel […] Read More »