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A comic showing two balloons labeled: "Medicaid - 85 Million" and "ACA Plans - 14.5 Million". Reads: "Affordable health coverage is something to celebrate! 2022 was a historic year with health coverage rates reaching an all-time high." Open Enrollment starts November 1st.At the start of the 2022 Open Enrollment period, AAHD launched the character Olli the NaviGator as part of a health outreach comic strip. From November 1st through January 15th, this comic addressed common questions and concerns people might have when signing up for health insurance through the Marketplace. Below are the collected comic strips to date. Stay tuned for additional graphics throughout the year.

A set of three comic panels for Disability Week of Action. Reads "Marketplace Open Enrollment started November 1st and goes until January 15th. Sign up by December 15th to start your plan by New Years!" An alligator is shown riding on a recumbent adaptive bicycle along a strip of road, with fireworks in the distance. As he approaches a banner marking January 15th, he passes a sign that reads "Special Enrollment Period Ahead". In the final panel he says "No pre-existing condition" can get in the way of your coverage!

Illustration of alligator biking beneath a road sign that says “EZ-Renew”. Reads “If you like your health coverage and don’t want to change a thing, you might be able to auto-renew for 2023!” Panel 2 - Illustration of alligator passing a sign for Renewal Pit Stop. Reads “But sometimes, the renewal process requires a few extra steps.” Panel 3 - Alligator holds a cell phone with a checklist of Marketplace items to report: Income Changes, Family Changes, Current Address. Reads “Report your life changes at HealthCare.gov to make sure you stay eligible for an affordable health plan!

Three comic panels showing Olli, an alligator speaking to his medical provider. He is shown riding an adaptive bicycle on of the rings around a planet in outer space. He calls out to ask "Is our appointment still on for next week?" There are stars and planets in the sky. An astronaut floating in space calls back to Olli: "I’m still in-network. Looks like we're good to go!" This character is shown floating within a dashed line marking in-network and out-of-network providers. The sun is shining from space. Reads: “Before you renew, make sure your favorite healthcare providers are still covered under your plan. No need to explore a universe of new providers if you don't have to!”

3 panel comic. Panel 1: Alligator seated in a wheelchair in front of a blackboard. There are planets drawn in chalk on the board. The alligator says: “Affordability is key to accessibility! There are subsidies available to help keep your health plan affordable.” Panel 2 reads: “For 4 in 5 people, a health plan will cost $10/month or less this year (80% of plans). For millions of people, Marketplace plans cost $0/month.” Panel 3 reads: “And people making up to $54K/year will now pay no more than 8.5% of their income toward their monthly bill.” Chalk drawings show 2022 highlights: 13.8 million people enrolled (90% of those plans subsidized).

3 panel comic. Shows an alligator riding an adaptive bicycle along a pink roadway towards a road marker that reads January 15th. Reads: “The Open Enrollment deadline for 2023 is coming soon! Sign up by January 15th to get the coverage you need. Essential health benefits include coverage for: prescription drugs; emergency services; mental health and addiction support; rehab/ habilitative services and devices, and more! Check out your options at Healthcare.gov today!

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