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HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
This holiday season, millions of Americans have a chance to get quality, affordable health insurance—many for the first time. If you have family members who are uninsured, you can play a big part in helping them find coverage that works for them. It might not always seem like it, but your family listens to you. So have the talk.
Send a packing list
Use this list to make sure your family members have what they need to shop on the new health insurance marketplace.
PLAN YOUR TALK
Take a moment to plan when, where, and how you’ll talk to your family about health insurance.
START THE CONVERSATION
Here are some tips on talking to your family about how to sign up and how to answer common questions.
Pledge to have the talk
Make a pledge to have a conversation with your family about health insurance this holiday season.
1
Send a packing list
Are your family members traveling home for the holidays? There are a few things they’ll need to sign up for health coverage. Make sure they bring the following items with them before they head home.
PACKING LIST
In order to shop on the new health insurance marketplace, you’ll need to have a few basic pieces of information with you:
Your Social Security Number
Information about your employer and income— either a pay stub or a copy of your most recent W-2 tax form
If you currently have health insurance, you’ll need your health insurance card or paperwork that includes a health policy number
DOUBLE CHECK
Here are some common things to think about before getting started:
Your budget: What is your budget? How much can you afford to pay each month for health coverage?
Existing insurance: Is health insurance currently offered through your job?
Current costs: If you do currently have coverage, what are your costs?
Coverage Goals: What kind of coverage are you looking for? There are lots of options based on what you want and how much you want to pay.
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PLANNING YOUR HEALTH CARE TALK
Make sure you have a plan for when, where, and how you’ll talk to your family about health insurance. Here are a few tips to help you prepare.
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Pick A Time
Start early: Don’t wait until the last minute—be sure to start the conversation early!
Integrate the talk into family time: Take advantage of downtime after meals or between holiday activities to start your talk.
Talk
THINK ABOUT HOW YOU’LL BRING IT UP
Make it personal: Be honest about your feelings and why this is important to you.
Be persistent, but keep it positive: Tell them you care about their health, and focus on the benefits that come from knowing that you have health insurance.
Place
CHOOSE A PLACE
Get creative: Think about what matters to your family member. Make it memorable!
Find a Quiet Place to Shop: You can start your conversation anywhere, but to shop for health coverage, you will want a more quiet, private place to make a phone call or use the internet.
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CONVERSATION TIPS
Start by asking: “Have you thought about signing up for health insurance on the new marketplace?”
Offer to walk them through it: “Would you like to take some time with me to sign up right now?”
Ask them to make a plan, and commit to it: “When do you plan on signing up?”
Don’t forget to follow up: “Have you signed up yet?”
What’s Important to Communicate:
Being covered helps you stay healthy and protects you in an emergency.
You can find a plan that fits your budget—financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
You get to choose the plan that’s right for you.
All the health insurance plans on the new marketplace provide free preventive care—including routine checkups, vaccinations and screenings.
You can’t be denied insurance because of a preexisting condition, and lifetime limits are now banned, so your insurance will be there when you need it.
For your coverage to start January 1, you’ll need to sign up by December 23.
Open enrollment for plans in the marketplace is now through March, but getting started sooner is better.
Organizing for Action
HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
This holiday season, millions of Americans have a chance to get quality, affordable health insurance—many for the first time. If you have family members who are uninsured, you can play a big part in helping them find coverage that works for them. It might not always seem like it, but your family listens to you. So have the talk.
Send a packing list
Use this list to make sure your family members have what they need to shop on the new health insurance marketplace.
PLAN YOUR TALK
Take a moment to plan when, where, and how you’ll talk to your family about health insurance.
START THE CONVERSATION
Here are some tips on talking to your family about how to sign up and how to answer common questions.
Pledge to have the talk
Make a pledge to have a conversation with your family about health insurance this holiday season.
1
Send a packing list
Are your family members traveling home for the holidays? There are a few things they’ll need to sign up for health coverage. Make sure they bring the following items with them before they head home.
PACKING LIST
In order to shop on the new health insurance marketplace, you’ll need to have a few basic pieces of information with you:
Your Social Security Number
Information about your employer and income— either a pay stub or a copy of your most recent W-2 tax form
If you currently have health insurance, you’ll need your health insurance card or paperwork that includes a health policy number
DOUBLE CHECK
Here are some common things to think about before getting started:
Your budget: What is your budget? How much can you afford to pay each month for health coverage?
Existing insurance: Is health insurance currently offered through your job?
Current costs: If you do currently have coverage, what are your costs?
Coverage Goals: What kind of coverage are you looking for? There are lots of options based on what you want and how much you want to pay.
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2
PLANNING YOUR HEALTH CARE TALK
Make sure you have a plan for when, where, and how you’ll talk to your family about health insurance. Here are a few tips to help you prepare.
Clock
Pick A Time
Start early: Don’t wait until the last minute—be sure to start the conversation early!
Integrate the talk into family time: Take advantage of downtime after meals or between holiday activities to start your talk.
Talk
THINK ABOUT HOW YOU’LL BRING IT UP
Make it personal: Be honest about your feelings and why this is important to you.
Be persistent, but keep it positive: Tell them you care about their health, and focus on the benefits that come from knowing that you have health insurance.
Place
CHOOSE A PLACE
Get creative: Think about what matters to your family member. Make it memorable!
Find a Quiet Place to Shop: You can start your conversation anywhere, but to shop for health coverage, you will want a more quiet, private place to make a phone call or use the internet.
Print this
3
CONVERSATION TIPS
Start by asking: “Have you thought about signing up for health insurance on the new marketplace?”
Offer to walk them through it: “Would you like to take some time with me to sign up right now?”
Ask them to make a plan, and commit to it: “When do you plan on signing up?”
Don’t forget to follow up: “Have you signed up yet?”
What’s Important to Communicate:
Being covered helps you stay healthy and protects you in an emergency.
You can find a plan that fits your budget—financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
You get to choose the plan that’s right for you.
All the health insurance plans on the new marketplace provide free preventive care—including routine checkups, vaccinations and screenings.
You can’t be denied insurance because of a preexisting condition, and lifetime limits are now banned, so your insurance will be there when you need it.
For your coverage to start January 1, you’ll need to sign up by December 23.
Open enrollment for plans in the marketplace is now through March, but getting started sooner is better.
