When Christine started having abdominal pain, she wondered if her family history of heart problems was catching up with her. Without health insurance, she decided it would cost too much money to go see a doctor. So for two months, Christine bore her unknown pain and continued life as best she could as a mother of three and Lincoln Public… Read more →
Category: Success Stories
Over 87,000 Nebraskans covered through ACA Marketplace in 3rd enrollment period
***For Immediate Release*** March 15, 2016 Contact, Jeff Sheldon Communications Director, Nebraska Appleseed Office: (402) 438-8853 Mobile: (402) 840-7289 jsheldon@neappleseed.org Over 87,000 Nebraskans newly insured through Health Insurance Marketplace 88 percent of enrollees received tax credits to reduce cost of plans LINCOLN — Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced more than 87,000… Read more →
2-1-1 helped Nebraska reach record health insurance goal
Nebraskans found Health Insurance thanks to new 2-1-1 partnership Free service by United Ways Nebraska 2-1-1 connected customers to health coverage assisters During the 2015-16 Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period that concluded in January, a record number of Nebraskans – more than 87,000 – enrolled in or renewed health insurance plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace. A new… Read more →
Certified Application Counselor urges to get into your community
“Let yourself be known out in the community,” says Marlene Cordon, a Certified Application Counselor (CAC) at the East Central District Health Department in Columbus, NE. She and her team of CACs had great success helping people enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace because they stayed tuned in to the needs of their community. “We left footprints of information everywhere… Read more →
ACA In Nebraska: No more choosing between food or medicine
Twenty-four-year-old Selene Cruz of Gering, NE recently lost access to Medicaid coverage because her income rose when she began working two jobs to better provide for her children. At the time, she had a prescription refill coming up. Selene has severe fibromyalgia, and her medication would cost her more than $800 each month without insurance. On top of that, she… Read more →
ACA In Nebraska: Marketplace policy allowed Omaha woman to follow career dreams
Amanda Caillau of Omaha worked as a manager at a restaurant and had health insurance through her employer. But what she really wanted to do was go back to school to pursue her dream of becoming an art teacher. So she did–but in doing so, she lost her insurance. When she initially lost her coverage, she looked at purchasing private… Read more →
ACA In Nebraska: Young professional finds complete coverage
26-year-old Sara Tangdall teaches part-time as an adjunct English composition professor in the Omaha-metro area. Because she does not have a full-time position, she was unable to get insurance through her job, so she decided to check out the Health Insurance Marketplace. Having insurance for Sara is critical because she has severe asthma and allergies and requires prescriptions that, without insurance,… Read more →
ACA In Nebraska: Omaha man dissatisfied with old insurance company finds new coverage in Marketplace
Adam Witte, 31, of Omaha had been purchasing private insurance on the individual market for the last several years, but he admits he was not exactly in love with the customer service experience of his old insurance company. “First the number would disconnect me after being on hold for 45 minutes,” Adam said. “So I tried a different number and… Read more →
ACA In Nebraska: Navigators find it rewarding to help people Get Covered
Katie Nungesser saw daily the relief – and sometimes tears – on people’s faces when she informs them they will be able to afford health insurance, in many cases for the first time ever. Until recently Katie, 28, worked as a certified Navigator with the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska in Lincoln, helping people discover their health insurance options in the… Read more →
ACA In Nebraska: Marketplace saves money for Omaha business owner
As October 16th neared, Omaha resident Mike Nellis knew he would not only be celebrating his 26th birthday—he would also lose access to his parents’ health insurance. As a small business owner, Mike couldn’t afford to provide insurance for himself through his company. He knew he would have to seek out options on his own. Because of the initial difficulties… Read more →