Open Enrollment to purchase health insurance began this week. With two different companies offering various plans, however, navigating the available insurance options can be difficult and tricky. The LRRC’s Marketplace Open Enrollment Kick-Off Event, a free informational seminar held recently at Yeshiva K’tana Simcha Hall, helped educate more than 100 attendees about making informed healthcare decisions.
Mayer Hoberman, executive director of Social Services at the LLRC who introduced the event, explained what Open Enrollment is and stressed the importance of making informed choices when buying insurance.
LRRC Senior Case Manager Isaac Birnhack guided the audience through a comprehensive health care PowerPoint presentation created by LRRC staff, specifically dealing with the Marketplace and Open Enrollment.
Representatives of both insurance companies participating in the Marketplace in New Jersey also spoke. Zemulist Pontoon of AmeriHealth and Jose Pereira of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield walked attendees through PowerPoint presentations, explaining their companies’ networks and the benefits of the respective plans. The LRRC, who has close relationships with both companies, assists local residents with choosing plans and advocates for them when issues arise.
Four case managers answered questions following the seminar. Each participant received a copy of the LRRC presentation From Coverage to Care booklet provided by the Health Insurance Marketplace, and insurance company promotional materials. All attendees left the event armed with information to help them make informed, beneficial healthcare choices. At the conclusion of the event, attendees were encouraged to schedule a personal appointment with an LRRC case manager.
For any questions about health insurance or to schedule an appointment with a case manager to enroll, call the LRRC at 732-942-9292. The LRRC is available to help local residents purchase insurance throughout Open Enrollment, which ends on January 31, 2017. The office is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call for specific times of walk-in and telephone hours.
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