Help with Affordable Care Act

Sharon over at Safe Harbor Insurance has this to share with you…

There is still time to sign up for health insurance during the open enrollment window for the Affordable Care Act.

Safe Harbor Insurance in Friday Harbor will be holding special weekend hours on Saturday, March 22, 2014 (10:00 am – 2:00 pm) to assist islanders in applying for health insurance before the deadline of March 31st.

The Affordable Care Act requires most Americans to enroll in a health insurance plan or pay a penalty. For those who don’t have coverage through an employer or Medicare, this means signing-up for one of the many individual/family plans available in Washington State. Many people will qualify for free health insurance through WA Apple Health, the state’s Medicaid program. Many others will qualify for private insurance with substantial tax credit assistance to make the cost affordable, and some, who do not qualify for assistance, will need help in determining the best plan for their budget and needs.

Those who need help should call (360) 378-2949 in advance to schedule an appointment, and plan to bring the following information to their appointment:

• The full legal names, dates of birth and social security numbers for all household members – whether or not applying for coverage.
• Current income information from all sources: employment, self-employment, unemployment, social security, pension, interest & dividends, IRA, rental income, etc. This should include the name and address of employers. Generally the most recent tax return is the best source for accurate information.
• If the applicant or someone in the family is a naturalized citizen or permanent resident, they will need to bring/provide a passport, Visa and/or permanent resident card.

Safe Harbor Insurance has assisted hundreds of clients in navigating through these new procedures and plan options. There is no charge for our services, and we are committed to helping you to get the coverage you need at a price you can afford.

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