Because carrying health insurance is a PPACA requirement (unless a waiver is granted). Citizens that do not qualify for Medicaid or carry private insurance will need an effective and convenient way to compare, enroll and manage their health insurance plans.

TAKING A CLOSER LOOK: WHAT IS THIS HEALTH INSURANCE

MARKETPLACE?

WHY?

Anyone who does not have insurance through his/her employer, can’t afford coverage through their employer, or who is not covered by Medicare/Medicaid and otherwise uninsured. Those who qualify will receive a tax credit to subsidize the costs of their QHP.

TAKING A CLOSER LOOK: WHAT IS THIS HEALTH INSURANCE

MARKETPLACE?

WHO?

TAKING A CLOSER LOOK: WHAT IS THIS HEALTH INSURANCE

MARKETPLACE?

HOW?

Enrollment begins October 1, 2013. Coverage begins in January, 2014.

TAKING A CLOSER LOOK: WHAT IS THIS HEALTH INSURANCE

MARKETPLACE?

When?

Educate

Communicate

Prepare

THINGS TO CONSIDER: PREPARING YOUR ORGANIZATION AND THE PEOPLE YOU

SERVE

Are you Ready for the Change?

Employee InsuranceGrant Opportunities

PPACA IMPLICATIONS FOR NON-PROFITS

New Requirements for Employers

PPACA implements the second phase of the small business tax credit for qualified small businesses and small non-profit organizations in 2014

Up to a 35% credit for small non-profit organizations

EMPLOYEE INSURANCE

Future grant opportunities PH workforce loan repayment program Community health workforce grantsNational Health Workforce Commission

Grants.gov HHS Grants Forecast

PPACA SUPPORTIVE FUNDING

COLLABORATING FOR SUCCESSFUL CHANGE

Navigator/Assistor program being managed by CMS and the HIM

Perform outreach and education

Distribute fair and impartial information

Facilitate enrollment

Refer to Consumer Agencies

Provide information in an appropriate manner

SERVING AS NAVIGATORSAND ASSISTORS

How can community partners work together to ensure their clients are educated about the changes, have access and know where to go?

CALL TO ACTION

Questions

Getting back to you

Additional Resources

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