HHS awards $67 million to groups helping people understand Healthcare.gov plans
The Marketplace Navigator grants only apply to groups in the 34 states that run federal exchanges.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Wednesday said it give out $67 million in grants to 100 organizations that provide outreach to consumers who need help understanding their coverage options offered by Healthcare.gov.
The Marketplace Navigator grants only apply to groups in the 34 states that run federal exchanges.
"There are a lot of choices when it comes to signing up for health insurance and we want to help make sure consumers feel confident that they've picked the right plan," said Kevin Counihan, CEO of the Health Insurance Marketplaces, in a statement. "In person assistance from Navigators and assisters has proven to be an incredibly important avenue for consumers to get the right coverage."
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Open enrollment is scheduled to begin on Nov. 1.
Navigators, as these counselors are called, are based in local communities and give in-person help for navigating exchange plans and understanding what financial assistance may be available.
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