Health Insurance Marketplace Resources

Faculty Resources Regarding the Health Insurance Marketplace

The implementation of the healthcare insurance exchanges (“Marketplace”) may prompt questions from students and patients regarding the enrollment process and details about coverage plans. The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently re-launched its Website Healthcare.gov to help educate the public and healthcare providers about options for enrolling in the insurance Marketplace. Individuals will be able to enroll October 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. The Website offers information to answer questions including:

Below are supplemental education materials faculty may find useful:

Health Insurance Marketplace
For more information about the Health Insurance Marketplace, including official resources, research, news, and events, visit: http://marketplace.cms.gov.

Marketplace Updates
For information on how to sign up for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace, including text message and email updates, visit: http://www.healthcare.gov/marketplace/index.html.

Upcoming State-by-State Calls
HHS offers regional quarterly calls to provide updates on the Marketplace and listen to feedback. To learn where and when these calls will be held in your region, visit: http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Outreach/OpenDoorForums/ODF_HealthInsuranceMarketplace.html.

State by State Fact Sheets
Choose your state to learn more about initiatives currently in place through the Affordable Care Act: State by state facts.

Nebraska Updates
This organization's website (Nebraska Appleseed) plans to regularly update information on Medicaid Expansion specific to the state of Nebraska.