New resource alert! ⭐
Excited to share a new tool on our website: an interactive map and directory of free clinics and community health centers in Virginia. Health services are within reach if you have health coverage or not. Learn more and explore at enrollva.org/clinics.
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SCC Health Benefit Exchange staffers Brionna Jones & Kendra Weindling joined The Metropolitan Business League, @EnrollVirginia & @VPLC in Richmond, VA recently to educate Virginians about open enrollment for health coverage. #healthinsurance#outreach
Confusion and fear around "public charge" have kept many immigrant families from staying enrolled in, using, and applying for vital benefits like Medicaid, Marketplace, SNAP, and school meals.
Get the facts about public charge in 2025 at this webinar: bit.ly/public-charge25
ALT Flyer for VPLC and Enroll Virginia's webinar about immigration law and public benefits in Virginia, scheduled for May 6 at 1 p.m.
Tune in at 5:17 ET today for an interview with navigator Dan Sullivan about what Enroll Virginia does, why Virginia has its own insurance marketplace, and where to go for help if you lose your health coverage: rocktownnow.com/
"Nearly 400,000 people have signed up for health insurance through the state marketplace since November. Patchett said about 50,000 of those enrollees are getting coverage through Virginia for the first time."
There are six more days to enroll in a plan!
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THIS JUST IN: Open Enrollment on Virginia's Insurance Marketplace has been extended to Wednesday, January 22! Make sure to check out your options and apply before the new deadline.
Need help? Call a navigator for free, unbiased assistance: 888-392-5132.
Patchett says considering about half a million Virginians have lost Medicaid coverage since last year, it’s important to point out that nearly 90% of people who apply for health insurance through the state marketplace are eligible for financial assistance.
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TODAY at 3pm: The National Immigration Law Center, United We Dream, and Young Invincibles are hosting a webinar for #DACA recipients about new health insurance options available this year! Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
Open Enrollment on Virginia's Insurance Marketplace starts today! Compare plans, apply for coverage, and enroll all on marketplace.virginia.gov.
For help reviewing your options, contact your local Enroll Virginia navigator. Make a free appointment: enrollva.org/get-help
ALT "Open Enrollment Starts November 1
- 4 out of 5 shoppers qualify for financial help
- All plans include essential health benefits
- Free enrollment help is available"
Thanks to our friends at @HHSOCR for creating language access know-your-rights flyers to help people who don’t speak or read English get the care they need. In addition to this English version, flyers are available in 15 languages. #ProtectFamilieshhs.gov/sites/default/files/…
NEW: Virginia residents impacted by Hurricane Helene may qualify for natural disaster special enrollment on Virginia's Insurance Marketplace. The special enrollment is available for residents of the City of Galax and Grayson, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe Counties.
Have you ordered your latest round of free COVID-19 tests from the federal government? The order form is open!
Visit covidtests.gov/, click "Order Free At-Home Tests," and fill out your address information. The tests will be shipped at no cost to you.
Commonhelp.virginia.gov is a quick and easy resource for Virginians to check the status of their benefits, report changes to their status, and find out if they may be eligible to receive low or no-cost health care, home energy assistance, help with grocery costs and more.
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Enroll Virginia navigator Ruth Alburez is speaking now at this summit about community education and health insurance enrollment outreach. Tune in at the livestream link below!
🚨 ICYMI: We'll be hosting the 2nd Annual Hispanic Health Summit on September 25!
We'll be kicking off at 9:00am ET.
You can join us here: hhs.gov/live/index.html
The federal government has announced that households can order another round of free COVID-19 tests at the end of the month.
You only need to give a name and shipping address. You can also sign up for email updates. Anyone who asks for more information than that is a scammer.
ALT "Ordering free tests from COVIDtests.gov? Never pay or share your credit card info to get them. That's a scam. ReportFraud.ftc.gov"
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Know how to stay safe when you are ordering COVID-19 tests: no one will call, text, or email you from the federal government to ask for your information to "help" you order free kits. Don't give out your credit card, bank account, or Social Security number!
“Protect yourself and your family financially by ensuring your student has the insurance coverage they need. . .” said Virginia Insurance Commissioner Scott A. White. “Make sure they understand their coverage and how to file a claim, if needed.” wric.com/news/virginia-news/…
☀️ SUN Bucks have been issued for the bulk of eligible families. If you think that you should qualify but have not received your SUN Bucks benefits, now is the time to apply (even if it's just in case).
Applications close on August 30. For more info: virginiasunbucks.com
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DACA turns 12 next week, and a new Biden policy makes 100K people with DACA eligible to buy health insurance on the ACA marketplaces starting 11/1/24. Learn more and RT to #ProtectFamiliespifcoalition.org/news/new-bi…