There is more help offered for health premiums than what you may actually know. Health Plans in Oregon is here to give all possible assistance available to you.
Yes, you have options and we can help.
“Even if you already have insurance, take some time during open enrollment to look at all of your options through the marketplace,” said Patrick Allen, director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS). “Prices and plans – as well as your health needs – may have changed considerably. You also may qualify for financial help.”
Financial help can offset the rate increases consumers will see as they are shopping for 2018 plans. In Oregon, the average rate increase is about 27 percent – although many consumers will see higher rate increases depending on their plan.
Of the nearly 132,000 Oregonians enrolled in individual coverage on the marketplace in 2017, about 95,000 of those consumers received financial help. The average premium tax credit they received was $250 per month. Federal data show that 62 percent of current Oregon marketplace consumers could obtain coverage for $100 or less after applicable tax credits in 2018, regardless of the health plan metal level. Help with out-of-pocket costs, such as co-pays and deductibles, is also available on some silver-level plans for those who qualify.
Your plan is what decides what you actually pay. Do you have any questions about how to get started? Health Plans in Oregon can help you make sense of all of this new information without cost to you. Let us help you with health premiums and many more!
Make sure you don’t miss your chance to enroll for healthcare coverage. Here are two key dates you should know:
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November 1st: |
December 15th: |
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Open Enrollment starts: This is the first day you can enroll, re-enroll, or change an insurance plan. |
Last day to enroll in or change plans for coverage to start January of the following year. |
If you would like free assistance deciding what coverage is right for you, Health Plans in Oregon can help.
