[Libs-Or] FW: One week left to apply through Cover Oregon

Wed Apr 23 14:09:52 PDT 2014

I would especially encourage libraries to direct citizens who have not yet signed up to enrollment events<http://resources.coveroregon.com/events.html?utm_source=Certified+Agents&utm_campaign=cb4663ee42-Agents_Apr_23_Press_Release&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_542439403f-cb4663ee42-54911093> scheduled over the next week ... there are a number of opportunities throughout the state. Note that one of them is hosted at Springfield Public Library ... just one of many events hosted by libraries throughout the last 7 months!

Thanks to all libraries that have helped to promote Cover Oregon enrollment ... I know the staff have really appreciated library assistance in this endeavor!

--Arlene
Arlene Weible
Electronic Services Consultant
Oregon Federal Regional Depository Coordinator
Library Development Services
Oregon State Library
250 Winter St NE
Salem OR, 97301
503-378-5020
arlene.weible at state.or.us<mailto:arlene.weible at state.or.us>
http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/technology/sdlp/index.aspx

From: Cronen, Elizabeth [mailto:ecronen at coveroregon.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 1:59 PM
To: Cronen, Elizabeth
Subject: One week left to apply through Cover Oregon

Dear Partners,

As you know, Oregonians have only one week left to apply for health insurance through Cover Oregon to avoid a potential federal tax penalty for not having health insurance. Applications must be submitted to Cover Oregon with a postmark no later than Wednesday, April 30.

After April 30, people who want to purchase private health insurance have to wait until the next open enrollment period, which starts Nov. 15, 2014 for coverage effective January 1, 2015. Those who are eligible for the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) can enroll year round, though they may be subject to the federal tax penalty for not having health insurance if they don't apply by April 30.

Below is a press release we sent out to the media. Please share the message with your networks.

Thanks,
Elizabeth

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Elizabeth Cronen| Communications Specialist | Cover Oregon | 16760 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd. Suite 200 | Durham, OR 97224 | Direct: 503-813-8419 | Cell: 202-257-3836 | ecronen at coveroregon.com<mailto:ecronen at coveroregon.com> | www.coveroregon.com

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One week left to apply through Cover Oregon

One Week Left to Apply for Health Insurance Through Cover Oregon

Deadline to Submit Applications is April 30

Durham, Ore. - Oregonians have one week left to apply for health insurance through Cover Oregon<http://coveroregon.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=7b25be8a3597cc17bd5a34a32&id=69d22e5658&e=36bb6a9dd1> to avoid a potential federal tax penalty for not having health insurance. Applications must be submitted to Cover Oregon with a postmark no later than Wednesday, April 30.

After April 30, people who want to purchase private health insurance have to wait until Jan. 1, 2015 for coverage. People who have certain changes<http://coveroregon.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7b25be8a3597cc17bd5a34a32&id=97d8e860cf&e=36bb6a9dd1> in their lives may be able to purchase insurance before then. Those eligible for the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) can enroll year-round, though they may be subject to the federal tax penalty if they don't apply by April 30.

"More than 240,000 Oregonians have enrolled in health insurance through Cover Oregon," said Amy Fauver, Chief Communications Officer for Cover Oregon. "We want to be sure people know that they can get covered, and that they should apply as soon as possible in order to avoid a last-minute rush."

Nearly 80 percent of people who have enrolled in private plans have gotten some sort of financial help<http://coveroregon.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=7b25be8a3597cc17bd5a34a32&id=a32e606846&e=36bb6a9dd1> in the form of tax credits or cost-sharing assistance. A family of four earning up to $94,200 may qualify for financial help, and a family of four earning up to $32,928 may qualify for no-cost coverage through OHP. If people are not sure what they might be eligible for, they can visit CoverOregon.com<http://coveroregon.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7b25be8a3597cc17bd5a34a32&id=7df5d3ee17&e=36bb6a9dd1> to browse plans<http://coveroregon.us4.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=7b25be8a3597cc17bd5a34a32&id=d1b822eb92&e=36bb6a9dd1>.

There are several ways Oregonians can apply for health insurance through Cover Oregon:

  *   Make an appointment<http://coveroregon.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7b25be8a3597cc17bd5a34a32&id=040481c796&e=36bb6a9dd1> with a certified insurance agent or community partner who can help you enroll in a plan free of charge, and in one sitting.
  *   Fill out an online PDF application<http://coveroregon.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7b25be8a3597cc17bd5a34a32&id=eb4e558dd9&e=36bb6a9dd1> and submit it to Cover Oregon electronically, or by fax or mail (application must be postmarked by April 30).
  *   Attend an enrollment event<http://coveroregon.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7b25be8a3597cc17bd5a34a32&id=f0cff1f6cb&e=36bb6a9dd1> hosted by a community partner in your area.

People may qualify for an exemption from the requirement to have health insurance and a list of these exemptions can be found here<http://coveroregon.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7b25be8a3597cc17bd5a34a32&id=b9c5b65b77&e=36bb6a9dd1>.

The next open enrollment period through Cover Oregon begins Nov. 15, 2014 for coverage starting no sooner than Jan. 1, 2015. If people have questions, they can visit CoverOregon.com<http://coveroregon.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7b25be8a3597cc17bd5a34a32&id=1c9db52c57&e=36bb6a9dd1> or call the Cover Oregon Service Center at 1-855-CoverOR (1-855-268-3767) Mon.-Fri. from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sat.-Sun. from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Cover Oregon created a short video<http://coveroregon.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7b25be8a3597cc17bd5a34a32&id=c668f50a04&e=36bb6a9dd1> that explains how people can apply for health insurance. A list of Q&As on the application deadline can also be found at CoverOregon.com<http://coveroregon.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7b25be8a3597cc17bd5a34a32&id=20b66353ad&e=36bb6a9dd1>.

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