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Starting Strong for Community Health! Webinar:Navigating the Marketplace &
Health Plan SelectionJanuary 29. 2014
Today’s Speakers
• Melissa Akinlawon– Project Associate, EverThrive Illinois
• Michele Thornton– Health Insurance Consultant– Marketplace Registered Broker– DePaul University Professor– Member of the UIC Navigator Training Team
Upcoming Event:Illinois Health Reform Outreach
Coalition MeetingThis meeting is dedicated to connecting communities to coverage by bringing together health care providers, social service providers, faith leaders, business leaders, and other community stakeholders from across the state to:
• Promote and share best practices for outreach and enrollment;
• Improve the effectiveness of enrollment systems through the development of a real-time feedback loop; and
• Harness the power of personal stories to build a positive dialogue about the ACA.
Wednesday, February 5, 20141:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Register Online!
Today’s Learning Objectives• Understand the enrollment process for the Marketplace
• Learn about the Qualified Health Plans on the Marketplace
• Understand decision making points for health plan selection on the Marketplace
Questions?Ask questions using the chat box feature
If we are unable to answer your question during the webinar we will make sure to get an answer and email
it to you.
Navigating the Marketplace & Health Plan Selection
• Using Healthcare.Gov– Estimator Tool– Applying Online
• Decision Making Tools– Provider Finders– Pharmaceutical List
Tools to Use
• Understanding Healthcare Needs
• Begin Decision Making Process– Provider Networks– Formulary Lists
Exploring Provider Networks
• Two ways to access– From Healthcare.gov– From the Insurance Plans direct website
A note on Provider Finders
• While each of the 6 companies sites may look slightly different it is important to note that each will have a finder tool with similar capabilities.
• Always be sensitive to the NAME of the network you are looking at – no matter which insurance company.
Illinois Health Matters HelpHub
• An online community where enrollment and outreach stakeholders in Illinois can share their experiences and get access to resources related to the ACA.
• To request an invite, email helphub@illinoishealthmatters.org with the name of your organization, lead agency (if part of IPC or Navigator grant) and /or details of your ACA involvement.
Upcoming Event:Illinois Health Reform Outreach
Coalition MeetingThis meeting is dedicated to connecting communities to coverage by bringing together health care providers, social service providers, faith leaders, business leaders, and other community stakeholders from across the state to:
• Promote and share best practices for outreach and enrollment;
• Improve the effectiveness of enrollment systems through the development of a real-time feedback loop; and
• Harness the power of personal stories to build a positive dialogue about the ACA.
Wednesday, February 5, 20141:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Register Online!
Questions?Ask questions using the chat box feature
If we are unable to answer your question during the webinar we will make sure to get an answer and email it
to you.
Contact Us:makinlawon@everthriveil.org
Next Webinar Topic:StorytellingDate TBD!