CHAC - Community Health Access Coalition

07/03/2025

Hope everyone enjoys this Independence Day weekend.

Mark your calendars and give us a call on Monday to discuss your healthcare coverage. Review options and be proactive in planning for life's big changes. Healthcare coverage does require planning when there are job changes and insurance transitions. CHAC staff are available to help you review and compare - Medicaid, Marketplace, and Cobra options.

Give us a call - 906-635-7483

06/05/2025

Did you know you can apply for Medicaid anytime during the year? CHAC certified Navigators are available to assist you with reviewing coverage options. Give our office a call ~ 906-635-7483

05/29/2025

Do you have healthcare coverage questions? CHAC has certified staff to help you understand your options (Medicaid, Marketplace/Federal Exchange, and Medicare). Our staff also available to assist with enrollment. Give our office a call ~ 906-635-7483

05/15/2025

Marketplace pre-enrollment verification will be required to confirm the loss of minimum essential coverage (MEC). The loss of MEC triggers a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to enroll into Marketplace insurance. This change will begin on Friday, May 16, 2025.

What does this mean? In order to be eligible to sign up for Marketplace insurance coverage before Open Enrollment you must verify you are eligible due to a Special Qualifying Event.

CHAC is available to assist with reviewing options and providing the necessary verifications.

Our certified staff look forward to assisting you with all your healthcare coverage questions. 906-635-7483

05/08/2025

Do you (or someone you know) have questions about Medicaid, Marketplace/Federal Exchange, or Medicare? CHAC's certified staff are available to assist year round. Special Enrollment Periods (SEP) allow individuals to enroll anytime during the year. Call CHAC and we will be happy to answer your questions and assist with applications or follow-up paperwork.

05/02/2025

Did you have unexpected changes to your healthcare plan? CHAC can assist you with reviewing your options. Medicaid, Marketplace, and Medicare all offer Special Enrollment Periods which allow you to enroll into coverage. Call to schedule an apt 906-635-7483

04/24/2025

Healthcare coverage is essential to be prepared for medical unknowns. Contact CHAC to discuss Medicaid, Marketplace, and Medicare.

04/03/2025

April is Medicaid Awareness Month – A Time to Reflect, Understand, and Advocate

April is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on a program that touches the lives of millions of Americans – Medicaid. Medicaid Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about this critical safety net that has been a keystone of healthcare in the United States.

Medicaid started over half a century ago has grown to become more than just a program. It’s a lifeline for many – from the elderly to low-income families, from pregnant women to individuals with disabilities. It is this program’s adaptability and capacity for compassion that we celebrate during Medicaid Awareness Month.
Since its inception in 1965, Medicaid has evolved to meet the changing needs of the nation it serves. Originally, it served as a supplemental program to Medicare, designed to provide healthcare to those facing economic hardship. Today, it has grown significantly in size and scope, transforming into a comprehensive coverage plan that provides essential health services to over 74 million people nationwide.

But it’s not just about numbers. It’s about stories of individuals whose lives have been bettered by access to medical care that would otherwise have been out of reach. During Medicaid Awareness Month, we share these stories as testaments to the power of compassionate policy.

The goal of Medicaid Awareness Month is not only to highlight what has been accomplished. But also to educate the public about what Medicaid truly is and what it does. Dispelling common misunderstandings is crucial for gaining widespread support and ensuring the program’s growth and stability.

Medicaid is not a handout but a hand up – enabling those undergoing hardship to receive proper healthcare and regain their footing without the added burden of medical debt. It empowers them to contribute effectively to society once their health issues are managed or resolved.

CHAC is available to assist with reviewing Medicaid eligibility, applications, and follow-up. Contact CHAC at 906-635-7483

03/27/2025

Medicaid - open year-round for enrollment.

Life changes can impact eligibility. Increased income might result in losing Medicaid, but you can then qualify for a Special Enrollment Period to sign up for employer coverage or insurance through the Marketplace/Federal Exchange. Decreased income might make you eligible for Medicaid.

CHAC is open year-round to help navigate healthcare coverage options. Staff are happy to help you understand your options.

Call to find out if you qualify ~ 906-635-7483.

03/26/2025

Pregnant moms and babies up to 6 months of age are eligible for Rx Kids. An awesome program to help support families during pregnancy.

03/06/2025

CHAC assists clients year-round with securing healthcare coverage. Individuals qualify for Special Enrollment Periods (SEP) which allows them to enroll in plans outside of Open Enrollment.

If you experience a life changing event that impacts your healthcare coverage, contact CHAC to review your options.

ACA Marketplace National Enrollment Snapshot

02/06/2025

Healthcare coverage questions are our specialty. CHAC staff are available to help provide clarification for Medicaid, Marketplace/Federal Exchange, Medicare, and local hospital Financial Assistance programs. Call to schedule an apt to see if you or a loved one might qualify for any of these programs.

906-635-7483 - Sault Ste. Marie
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