| The health insurance marketplace was created to increase health coverage access and affordability. Most people sign up for the marketplace during open enrollment, which will run from Nov. 1, 2024, to Jan. 15, 2025. To help people get ready, Enroll Wyoming’s health insurance navigators answered questions about open enrollment. What are three words that come to mind when you think of open enrollment? “Let’s do this!” Navigator Abby Pratt What can people do to be ready for an open enrollment appointment? “Be ready to provide a usable email address for username on the account, have given legal names for applicants (for example “Catherine,” not “Cathy”), birthdates, Social Security numbers, taxes, or some sort of income verification information.” Navigator Cynthia Nunley What typically happens during an open enrollment appointment? “I like to have a conversation with the consumer when we start. I tell them a little bit about Enroll Wyoming but mostly I am listening to what their needs are and what they are looking for. We can look at eligibility quickly and see if a person/family is eligible and how much of a premium tax credit they may qualify for before we start the application.” Navigator Festi Edwards What would you say to those who are looking into open enrollment? “Schedule an appointment. Even if you choose not to sign up for a plan, you have the info for the future.” Project Director Jason Mincer Do you have anything else to add? “We are here for the long term. It may not end with enrolling in a plan. I emphasize that if there are difficulties down the line, we’re here to help.” Navigator Gerry Minick Thanks to grant funding, health insurance navigators offer their services for free. To connect with a navigator, visit enrollwyo.org or call 211. |
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