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Address: Open Enrollment Starts Today
November 15, 2014
Hi, everybody. Over the past
year, more than 10 million Americans have gained the financial security and
peace of mind that comes with health insurance.
More than seven million people
enrolled in affordable coverage by visiting HealthCare.gov, or going to the
marketplace in their state. On average, they’re paying just $82 a month for
coverage. For a lot of people, that’s less than a cell phone bill or a cable
bill. Insurance companies can no longer deny you coverage just because you have
a preexisting condition, and they now have to cover free preventive care like
checkups and mammograms.
If you missed your chance to get
covered last year, here’s the good news. Starting November 15th, today, you can
go online or call 1-800-318-2596 and get covered for 2015. And we’ve spent the
last year improving and upgrading HealthCare.gov, to make it faster and easier
to use.
If you already buy insurance
through the online marketplace, now is the time to take a look at some new
options for next year. You might be able to save more money, or find a plan
that fits your family’s needs even better than the one you’ve got now. If you
haven’t signed up for insurance yet, this is your chance. Odds are, you’ll
qualify for tax credits to help you afford it.
But this window won’t stay open
forever. You only have three months to shop for plans, so it’s worth starting
right away. And it might make a big difference for your family’s bottom line.
Last year, I got an email from a
woman named Amy Williams, in Augusta, Georgia. She and her husband are
self-employed in the trucking business. For years, they paid about $1,200 a
month for their health insurance. Then they checked out HealthCare.gov. They
found a plan with coverage they liked, and it was way less expensive. She says
that they’ve saved around $13,000 on their premiums this year alone.
Stories like Amy’s are why we
fought so hard to pass the Affordable
Care Act. To help more families breathe a little easier. In part because
this law is working, health care prices have grown at their slowest rate in
nearly 50 years. And this year, insurance premiums for families who are covered
through an employer grew at a rate tied for the lowest on record.
So spread the word. Tell your
friends and family members to get covered. Talk to folks in your church or your
classroom. Tell them to take a few minutes to check out Healthcare.gov,
CuidadoDeSalud.gov, or call 1-800-318-2596 – it can make a big difference in
their lives. Let them know that it’s easy, it’s affordable, and that they have
just three months, starting today, November 15th, to sign up. Together, we can
make sure that even more of America gets covered in the year ahead.
Thanks, and have a great weekend. |
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