Rep. Doggett: “Don’t Lose Your Right to Get Covered”
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), senior member on the House Ways and Means Committee, joined Insure Central Texas to promote the November 1 start date of Open Enrollment for the individual insurance Marketplace.
"Nothing about what is happening in Washington, none of the tweets, nor other political static changes your right to choose the health insurance that is best for you and your family," said Rep. Doggett. "With so much obstruction underway to prevent you from knowing about your rights, and so many trying to take something away from you, don't take it away from yourself by failing to sign up. And amidst the many problems, there is some very good news: Like last year, 8 out of 10 Marketplace consumers will probably qualify for substantial tax credits."
"There is a lot of confusion about the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, but there are three facts that Texans need to know," said Elizabeth Colvin, Director of Insure Central Texas. "First, ACA is still the law. Second, financial help is still available. And third, plans and prices have changed, so people need to review their options carefully. Foundation Communities has done all the research to help folks in Central Texas shop for coverage and get the best deal."
Open Enrollment lasts from November 1 until December 15, 2017. Together with the expansion of Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act Marketplaces have cut the uninsured rate by almost half nationwide, although Texas still has the highest percentage of uninsured residents in the Nation.
Insure Central Texas is a free program of local nonprofit Foundation Communities that helps people enroll in affordable Marketplace health coverage. Since 2014, Insure Central Texas has helped more than 22,800 people get covered under the Affordable Care Act.
You can find a video recording of the event here.
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