Happy New Year! On December 21, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released their final Weekly Enrollment Snapshot for Open Enrollment Period 5. According to the report, 8.8 million people nationwide, including 523,989 North Carolinians, selected plans via HealthCare.gov between November 1 and December 15, 2017. Congratulations! In spite of the many challenges you had to face, you… Read More
Congress Passes Tax Reform Bill
Congress Passes Tax Reform Bill
Today, members of Congress voted to zero out the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate as part of a much larger tax reform bill. President Trump is expected to sign the bill into law within the coming days, but changes to the individual mandate will not take effect until 2019. Below are key points for ACA… Read More
Happy Holidays from NC Get Covered
Happy Holidays from NC Get Covered
Congratulations on completing another successful open enrollment period under the Affordable Care Act! Your hard work will enable North Carolinians who enrolled in coverage to access critical health care services in the New Year – services that could potentially add years to their lives. Please take time to rest over the holidays (you deserve it!); surround yourself with people and… Read More
Countdown to the Deadline: Open Enrollment Ends Tomorrow!
Countdown to the Deadline: Open Enrollment Ends Tomorrow!
Thank you for your tireless efforts to help consumers understand their health care options and enroll in coverage under the Affordable Care Act. The deadline for consumers to sign up for 2018 coverage is tomorrow, December 15. Former President Barack Obama, who signed the Affordable Care Act into law in 2010, would also like to thank you for… Read More
Happy Thanksgiving from NC Get Covered
Happy Thanksgiving from NC Get Covered
We have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. The Affordable Care Act is still the law, and more than 1 million people have already selected a plan on the Health Insurance Marketplace during Open Enrollment Period 5. Thank you for the important role you play in ensuring North Carolinians have access to health… Read More
Next NC Get Covered Coalition Meeting – Friday, November 17
Next NC Get Covered Coalition Meeting – Friday, November 17
We are now 8 days into Open Enrollment Period 5 and NC Get Covered would love to hear how things are going. What are you hearing from consumers? What is going well? What strategies might other ACA outreach and enrollment organizations consider implementing before open enrollment ends on December 15? What are your biggest challenges?… Read More
NC Get Covered Hires a New Communications Associate
NC Get Covered Hires a New Communications Associate
Please join me in welcoming NC Get Covered’s new Communications Associate, Nepherterra “Neph” Best, to our team! Neph is an award-winning public relations professional and communications strategist from Charlotte. She has cultivated strong media relationships throughout her 15-year career, is the co-founder of Pride Public Relations in Charlotte, and is a member of the Charlotte Area Association of Black… Read More
2018 Open Enrollment Period: What Consumers Need to Know
2018 Open Enrollment Period: What Consumers Need to Know
Despite confusing messages regarding the Affordable Care Act and continued efforts to destabilize the Health Insurance Marketplace, the 2018 Open Enrollment Period will continue as planned, and eligible consumers in North Carolina will have options for health coverage that include both Advance Premium Tax Credits (APTCs) and Cost-sharing Reductions (CSRs). Please share the following key… Read More
NC Get Covered Coalition Meeting – Friday, October 20
NC Get Covered Coalition Meeting – Friday, October 20
You are cordially invited to our next NC Get Covered Coalition Meeting on Friday, October 20 from 10:00-11:30am. The meeting will be held at the NC Institute of Medicine, located at 630 Davis Drive, Ste. 100, Morrisville. Congressman Butterfield will kick-off the meeting with special remarks, and then we will learn about Cigna’s 2018 ACA health plans, effective… Read More
Job Opening – October 17 Deadline
Job Opening – October 17 Deadline
Position: Communications Associate Reports to: Director, NC Get Covered Type: Contract position (40 hours per week) Pay Range: $45,000 – $60,000 per year, depending on experience Location: Morrisville, NC office and/or home office Closing Date: October 17, 2017 How to Apply: Please email your resume and cover letter to wstallings@CareShareHealth.org. NC Get Covered is seeking… Read More