Between 35,000 and 90,000 Nebraskans are at risk of losing Medicaid starting in the spring. In January, Congress passed a 1.7 trillion spending bill, but the bill could mean changes to some Medicaid recipients. The change in the Medicaid program comes as the federal government works to roll back pandemic protections. Congress had previously barred states from kicking people off Medicaid… Read more →
Open Enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace Starts November 1
Nebraskans can still access free and local assistance during COVID-19 pandemic This is a guest blog post from Marissa Morales, Health Care Access Program Intern The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted thousands of Nebraskans, including many who have lost their health insurance coverage through their jobs. The Health Insurance Marketplace will offer coverage to eligible Nebraskans during the Open Enrollment Period… Read more →
Health Insurance Marketplace available during Special Enrollment Periods to help qualifying individuals
For many people, health insurance is something they get through their job. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the past month has seen the number of new unemployment claims in Nebraska jump to over 95,000 – an amount more than the past 2 years combined. Appleseed and Enroll Nebraska are continuously dedicated to assisting Nebraskans enroll in or change health insurance… Read more →
United Way 2-1-1 and Enroll Nebraska team up for enrollment success
Note: This is a guest post by Enroll Nebraska intern Tori Olson. Enroll Nebraska partnered with United Way of the Midland’s 2-1-1 Call Center for the Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period from November 2016 – January 2017. When callers accessed the free referral service by phone, 2-1-1 played an automated message suggesting the caller ask their live receptionist… Read more →