Friday, November 22, 2013

Health Care for former foster youth effective 1/1/2014


The Affordable Health Care Act

“You may qualify for Health Insurance.  Yes, you.”

Were you in foster care on or after your 18th birthday? 

Are you under the age of 26 years old?

If you answered yes to both of the above questions, you may qualify for healthcare!

Under the Affordable Care Act:

·         Any youth in the foster care system any time on or after their 18th birthday (from ANY state) may qualify to receive healthcare benefits beginning January 1, 2014 in Pennsylvania.

·         Coverage may last until age 26. (Unless health insurance is acquired through other means such as employment).

·         The good news is you can apply now!

Good, Sign Me Up!

·         Apply online through COMPASS https://www.compass.state.pa.us/compass.web/CMHOM.aspx

·         Paper applications can be found at your local county assistance office or accessed at http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/applyforbenefits/index.htm

·         You can find additional information on www.healthcare.gov, www.dpw.state.pa.us and http://www.pahealthoptions.com/

·         Call the PA Consumer Service Center at 1-866-550-4355 for more information

 

What Should I Do Next?

·         APPLY!

·         If you are still involved with children and youth services, ask your caseworker! You may have been automatically signed up, but asking does not hurt.

·         Spread the word to your friends! They may not know. Now you do! Help them out!

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