Toledo/Lucas County CareNet’s licensed and certified navigators can provide free assistance to any northwest Ohioan enrolling in federal Health Insurance Marketplace or Medicaid health plans. Marketplace open enrollment for 2023 plans is November 1 through January 15, and residents need to enroll by December 15 for coverage to start January 1.
For 2023, the federal government adopted new rules so that tax credit eligibility for certain families is no longer based on the cost of a worksponsored insurance plan for a single individual. This will allow more families who have access to health insurance plans through their employers to get price breaks on Marketplace plans if they pay more than 9.5 percent of their income toward monthly premiums, according to Julie Grasson, executive director of Toledo/Lucas County CareNet.
“The Marketplace continues to make improvements, and CareNet is here to help northwest Ohioans explore, compare and select plans,” said Ms. Grasson. “This is a free service for anyone who needs help enrolling in coverage through the Marketplace or Medicaid, which is rolling out new managed care plan options this year.”
CareNet’s navigators are holding a free education and enrollment event for both plans. Representatives will assist event attendees from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, November 10, at Precious Blood Church, 5253 Bennett Road, Toledo. No appointments are necessary.
CareNet has navigators who speak English, Spanish and Arabic, and can provide free assistance in-person, on the phone, or via a virtual meeting to residents of 21 Ohio counties. Northwest Ohioans can schedule an appointment by calling 1-833628-4467 or visiting widget.getcoveredamerica. org.
CareNet is a member of the Ohio Association of Foodbanks’ navigator consortium, which serves 77 Ohio counties. For more information, visit toledocarenet.org or get coveredohio.org.
