Open Enrollment for Affordable Care Act insurance (which covers pre-existing conditions; including COVID longhaulers) ends Dec. 15. Changes to your Medicare Plan (if you are over 65) need to be made by Dec. 7. Call 928.645.9675 and ask to speak with a Canyonlands financial representative for assistance in navigating these plans.
ACA Open Enrollment Ends Dec. 15
The 2021 Open Enrollment Period for the insurance marketplace ends December 15, 2020. If you don’t act by December 15, you can’t get 2021 coverage unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Plans sold during Open Enrollment start January 1, 2021.
Go to Healthcare.gov to view plans and prices.
Medicare Open Enrollment Ends Dec. 7
The deadline to make changes to your Medicare coverage during the annual open enrollment period is Dec. 7.
From Oct. 15 until Dec. 7, enrollees can shop Medicare’s marketplace for the prescription drug and Advantage plans offered by commercial insurance companies. They can also switch between fee-for-service original Medicare and Advantage.
Need help with Medicare Enrollment?
Go to medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE for assistance. The Medicare Rights Center offers a free consumer help line: (800-333-4114.)
You may also call 928.645.9675 and ask to speak with a Canyonlands financial representative for assistance with your Medicare enrollment.
AHCCCS Enrollment
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) is Arizona’s Medicaid agency that offers health care programs to serve Arizona residents. Individuals must meet certain income and other requirements to obtain services.
Financial counselors can help people with limited income to enroll in AHCCCS over the internet. This provides faster processing and shorter wait times. There is no separate interview with an AHCCCS or DES caseworker needed.
Sliding Fee Programs
Canyonlands Healthcare offers a sliding fee program designed to make quality health care available to people who lack adequate insurance and have limited income. Qualifying members of the program have access to all the quality health care services at Canyonlands Healthcare locations at a reduced rate.
Canyonlands Healthcare offers affordable Substance Abuse programs in Page, Safford, Globe and Beaver Dam. The intake process is easy and services are designed to be accessible to all, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
