[Libs-Or] FW: Healthcare Enrollment Deadline Moved to 12/17 Midnight!

[Arlene Weible]

Please help get the word out! Sample Twitter posts are at the end of this message. --Arlene


Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 11:00 AM
To: Arlene Weible
Subject: Healthcare Enrollment Deadline Moved to 12/17 Midnight!

Greetings!

You may have heard this morning, but the Dec. 15 sign-up deadline for coverage to take effect Jan. 1 was extended two days until 12/17 at midnight (pacific time).

Here is some additional information for context that was shared by the Department of Health and Human services this morning:


Regional Director Susan Johnson, US Department of Health and Human Services Region 10, would like to make sure the residents of Oregon have this information. Please share with your readers, listeners, and viewers, including any online audiences.

HealthCare.gov CEO Kevin Counihan released the following statement:

“Because of the unprecedented demand and volume of consumers contacting our call center or visiting HealthCare.gov, we are extending the deadline to sign-up for January 1 coverage until 11:59pm PST December 17. Hundreds of thousands have already selected plans over the last two days and approximately 1 million consumers have left their contact information to hold their place in line.  Our goal is to provide access to affordable coverage, and the additional 48 hours will give consumers an opportunity to come back and complete their enrollment for January 1coverage. ”

What Consumers Need to Know about this Enrollment Extension:
·         You’ve got an extra 48 hours to sign up for coverage starting Jan. 1. The December 15 deadline was extended 2 days. If you enroll in a health insurance plan through HealthCare.gov or the Marketplace Call Center by 11:59 p.m. PST December 17th Pacific Standard Time, your coverage will start January 1, 2016.
·         If you tried to enroll yesterday but didn’t finish the process, you’ve still got time. Because of the surge in consumer demand, some consumers needed to wait at the call center or before logging-in to HealthCare.gov. Consumers should not worry. HealthCare.gov is providing additional time for you to come back, shop and sign up for the plan that best fits your needs.
·         The extension is automatic. You do not need to do anything special or enter information to qualify for the extension. If you want your coverage to begin on January 1, visit HealthCare.gov or call 1-800-318-2696<tel:1-800-318-2696> to finish enrolling by December 17th.
·         Free help is available. If you have questions about the deadline or want to talk through your options with a trained professional, representatives at the Marketplace Call Center are standing by and are ready to help 24 hours a day. Call 1-800-318-2596<tel:1-800-318-2596>. The call is free. To find in-person help in your community, visit localhelp.healthcare.gov<http://localhelp.healthcare.gov/>.
·         Coverage could be more affordable than you think. About 8 out of 10 people who enroll in health coverage through HealthCare.gov qualify for financial help to make their monthly premiums more affordable. Most people can find plans with premiums for less than $75 a month after tax credits.

Here are a few sample social media posts that can be used to announce this update to your organization and key audiences, as listed below: Please feel free to customize these post for your organization!

 @HealthCareGov <https://twitter.com/HealthCareGov/status/676932140928532480> @ShopEnrollOR :Have you heard? The healthcare enrollment deadline has been extended to Jan.1. Get covered @ShopEnrollOR

   @HealthCareGov <https://twitter.com/HealthCareGov/status/676932140928532480> @ShopEnrollOR: Due to unprecedented demand, we have extended the Dec 15 deadline 48 hours: Dec 17th at 11:59am PST

@HealthCareGov<https://twitter.com/HealthCareGov/status/676933516488261633> @ShopEnrollOR: Consumers who want Jan 1 coverage will have the opportunity to return to http://HealthCare.gov<http://healthcare.gov/>  and complete their enrollment. #GetCovered<https://twitter.com/hashtag/GetCovered?src=hash>
  @HealthCareGov<https://twitter.com/HealthCareGov/status/677119633212760065> @ShopEnrollOR: Deadline extended: You now have until Dec 17 to sign up for coverage starting Jan 1 - #GetCovered<https://twitter.com/hashtag/GetCovered?src=hash> today at HealthCare.gov!




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