Affordable Care Act Questions, Answers & Resources

I Have a Disability; Do I Have to Apply for the Affordable Care Act?
What Do I Need to Know About the Affordable Care Act?
What Plans are Offered Under the Affordable Care Act?
What Is The Timeline For Coverage Under The Affordable Care Act?
Are There Exemptions to the Affordable Care Act?
My State Has Not Expanded Medicaid; What Can I Do?
Attention Marketplace Providers, State Agencies and Providers….

As I started my journey into understanding the Affordable Care Act I found that much of the information is situational and there are many variables for a consumer to consider.

The first concern that I had were the many variables that needs to be considered when applying for coverage. The next concern was the amount of exemptions that are also situational. What became overwhelmingly clear was the need for all consumers to have equal access in a format that is most easy for them to understand. Especially since the liability of coverage is with the consumer.

I found my notes became more of a series of questions and finding the answers via Healthcare.gov. Between today and the January 31st deadline I will be sharing my process into better understanding the Marketplace, which allows consumers to comply with the Affordable Care Act. Please send your questions and comments to blog@brailleworks.com, I will do my best to provide you with the resource that best fits your questions.

I Have a Disability; Do I Have to Apply for the Affordable Care Act?

1. If you have a disability you may not need to be in the Marketplace. Medicaid and CHIP have funding to provide coverage to meet your medical fulfillment.
2. Medicaid has been expanded in some states to cover all/more people.

What Do I Need to Know About the Affordable Care Act?

1. Here is a downloadable checklist that can make navigating the system easier. You can download the latest version of Adobe Reader to view this PDF checklist.
2. Here’s an informational index about the law, cost, coverage, care.

What Plans are Offered Under the Affordable Care Act?

Healthcare.gov will ask you to enter your ZIP code and will show you the options that are available in your state.

What is the Timeline for Coverage Under the Affordable Care Act?

Open Enrollment began November 1, 2015 and continues through January 31, 2016.

Are There Exemptions to the Affordable Care Act?

There are specific exemptions from fees, find out if you qualify for an exemption here. There are also exemptions from healthcare, healthcare fees and other exemptions.

My State Has Not Expanded Medicaid; What Can I Do?

If your state has not expanded the Medicaid program there are other options through local clinics. If you cannot obtain coverage you may qualify for an exemption.

I welcome more questions regarding The Affordable Care Act and I hope these quick links assist you in finding the answers you need.

Attention Marketplace Providers, State Agencies and Providers….

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