RaeAnn Tucker
Director of Health Promotion
The Henry and Stark County Health Departments and the Get Covered Illinois Navigator Program asks, “Do You Need Health Insurance?” Our Health Insurance Navigators will be present at the upcoming local events to assist anyone looking to set up health insurance coverage:
Nosh Good Mood Food, 804 S. Oakwood Ave., Geneseo, IL
Friday, January 23rd
11:00am-1:00pm
Alwood Pharmacy, 211 S. 1st St., Alpha, IL
Monday, January 26th
1:30-3:00pm
Our “Get Covered Illinois” Navigators can help you:
Find affordable health coverage that meets your needs
Fill out and submit your application
Compare quality health plans side-by-side
Find out if you qualify for financial help to lower your monthly premium
Find out if you qualify for Medicaid or an affordability program
Understand your benefits
Understand health insurance terms
Remember you may be eligible to enroll in a Get Covered Illinois health plan outside of the usual Open Enrollment, or make changes to your existing coverage, if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP). The SEP may require you to enroll within 60 days of a Qualifying Life Event. A qualifying life event is a life change, such as:
Loss of Health Coverage, due to:
Losing job-based coverage
Losing Medicaid coverage
Losing Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors or Health Benefits For Immigrants Adult coverage
A divorce or legal separation
Turning 26 years old, no longer eligible for parents’ coverage
Other Qualifying Life Events include:
Getting Married
Having a baby or adopting a child
Moving to a new ZIP code or county
Becoming a US Citizen
Leaving incarceration.
For more information on this Get Covered Illinois Navigator Event or assistance in enrolling in a Get Covered Illinois Healthcare Marketplace please call 309-852-5272.