Fierce Healthcare August 30, 2024
With open enrollment on the Affordable Care Act exchanges just a few months away, the feds are investing $100 million in navigators to assist people in securing coverage.
The grants will go to 44 organizations operating in states that use the federal exchange, Healthcare.gov. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said that the latest investment is part of a commitment to provide up to $500 million over five years.
Navigators provide free support to people connecting with Healthcare.gov to find health insurance. They go over eligibility and enrollment forms, and offer guidance on how to use coverage once it has been secured.
They can also provide assistance in signing up for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
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