JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The city of Jacksonville is preparing to launch a brand-new initiative — “Get Covered Jax” — in the hopes of getting those who don’t have health insurance signed up for affordable healthcare.
The initiative will launch as the enrollment period opens Wednesday, Nov. 1 for you to choose a private healthcare plan through the Florida Health Insurance Marketplace at Healthcare.gov.
Dr. Sunil Joshi, Jacksonville’s Chief Health Officer, says there are affordable or even no-cost options for everyone — no matter what your financial situation is.
The city says the more people who have affordable healthcare, the healthier Jacksonville will be for everybody. And you are not in this process alone.
Through “Get Covered Jax,” the city is here to help you get covered and walk you through the process.
As you talk over plans with your family, “Get Covered Jax” wants you to know that:
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Affordable insurance options are available for everyone, even those who don’t earn a high income
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People can no longer be denied coverage due to pre-existing conditions
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Insured individuals have better access to primary care physicians for preventative care and treatment than those who are uninsured
WJXT-TV is partnering with the city to spread the word about this important initiative. Together, we will hold a phone bank from Noon – 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2 so you can get your questions answered about affordable healthcare, and enrollment, and also set up appointments for one-on-one help getting enrolled. (We will release the phone number when our phone bank opens at Noon.)
Save these dates:
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November 1: Open enrollment starts for coverage for the next plan year. This is the first day you can enroll in, re-enroll in, or change health plans
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December 15: The last day to enroll in or change plans for coverage to begin on January 1, 2024
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January 1: Coverage starts for those who enroll in or change plans prior to December 15 and pay their first premium
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January 15: Open enrollment ends – this is the last day to enroll in or change plans for 2024 unless you qualify for a special enrollment period (due to a qualifying life event)
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February 1: Coverage starts for those who enroll in or change plans between December 16-January 15 and pay their first premium
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Ongoing: Enrollment in Medicaid or CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program) is ongoing, year-round
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