Written by Alex Gonzalez, public news service
Nevada by December 31st buy health insurance Through the Affordable Care Act’s open enrollment period.
“The state’s online insurance marketplace, Nevada Health Link, communications director, Katie Charleson, said:
Katie Charleson works in the state’s online insurance marketplace. Nevada Health LinkIf a Nevada resident enrolls before the end of the year, coverage begins on January 1st, but if a Nevada resident misses the deadline and fails to enroll between January 1st and January 15th, coverage begins on February 1st. said.
Charlson added that the Inflation Control Act’s enhanced insurance premium deductions will continue to save eligible Nevadans thousands of dollars on health care costs. Currently, nearly 97,000 Nevadans have health insurance coverage through Nevada Health Link.
“Now is the time to register,” Charleson urged. “Public registration is open until January 15th. Please check it out. It’s much more affordable than it was in the past. Subsidy extensions are still being extended.”
Charleson noted that subsidized plans are ideal for people who don’t qualify for Medicare or Medicaid benefits, don’t have employer-sponsored insurance, or are independent contractors. He added that DACA recipients, asylum seekers and other non-citizens with work permits may also be eligible.
Nevada Health Link is not considered a utility charge. This means all your personal information is protected and will never be shared with law enforcement. The program has assistants who provide free support in multiple languages over the phone, online, or in person.
Dr. Jeffrey Reynoso, Region 9 director for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, said about 86% of Nevadans who currently have insurance pay an average of $3.50 a day in premiums. He argued that even the small expense is worth the peace of mind it brings to Nevada families.
“If you think about it, you realize that for me, that’s less than my cup of coffee this morning,” Reynoso said. “Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration and the Inflation Control Act, financial assistance will still be there for you in 2025, but the clock is ticking to get it and take advantage of it.”
Unless Congress takes action to extend savings, an estimated nine out of 10 Nevadans who obtain insurance through Nevada Health Link will receive premiums. Premiums increase by $700 per yearAccording to the Center’s report on budget and policy priorities.
