Basics of Health Coverage Toolkit
Materials
These materials can come in handy for those wanting to learn the basics of health coverage.
Basics of Health Coverage (PDF)
An extensive guide to the how and why of health insurance coverage.
Cost-Sharing Reductions One-Pager (PDF)
An introduction to cost-sharing reductions for those who want to save on their out-of-pocket costs.
Customer Support One-Pager (PDF)
A brief handout details the different methods of getting support with your Washington Healthplanfinder application.
Enrollment Guide for Brokers (PDF)
A multi-page handout for brokers to give to their clients. Includes educational information and enrollment details.
Get Lower Costs on Health Coverage (PDF)
A one-page handout about the ways clients can save on health coverage costs.
Family Glitch Overview (PDF)
An overview of savings available to families offered unaffordable employer insurance.
Family Glitch Fact Sheet (PDF)
FAQs and information about who can qualify for coverage when their employer offers unaffordable insurance.
Health Insurance Benefits for American Indians and Alaska Natives (PDF)
An overview of the specific benefits available to AI/AN individuals.
How to Change the Amount of Tax Credit You Receive Monthly (PDF)
Brief instructions on how to change the amount of tax credits you receive to reduce your premium.
Public Charge (PDF)
A brief handout details the rights of noncitizens applying for coverage.
Qualified Health Plan Metal Levels (PDF)
A quick guide to metal levels, and how to pick a plan by its metal level.
Quick Guide for Immigrants and Refugees (PDF)
A quick guide of what coverage you can get based on immigrant status.
Quick Guide to Applying for Health Coverage (PDF)
A brief instructional on how to enroll for those seeking health insurance coverage.
Road Map to Health (PDF)
Helpful tips for those new to enrolling or who have just enrolled in health coverage.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Report a Change (PDF)
A quick guide for those who need to report recent life changes in their account.
Tax Credits One-Pager (PDF)
An introduction to advanced premium tax credits for those who want to save on their monthly premium.
User's Guide to Key Terms (PDF)
Learn more about the terms you need to understand when you apply for coverage.
What Is Washington Healthplanfinder Fact Sheet (PDF)
Learn the what and the why of Washington Healthplanfinder.
Talking Points
Reference these talking points if you have an upcoming event!
Eligible Washingtonians can health insurance for as little as $10 per month through Washington Healthplanfinder.
- Many people who do not have insurance can get covered at little to no cost through Washington Healthplanfinder. With new Cascade Care Savings, eligible customers may find premiums less than $10 a month or as low as $0.
American Indian and Alaska Natives can sign up for a health plan any time of the year and can change their benefits once a month.
Apply for Washington Apple Health at any time.
- You may qualify for Washington Apple Health at little or no cost. You can apply for Apple Health on Washington Healthplanfinder at any time.
- Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) enrollment is year-round; you don’t need a special enrollment period to apply. If you do not qualify for Apple Health, you may still qualify for special enrollment, visit wahealthplanfinder.org to get started.
Los habitantes de Washington que sean elegibles pueden contratar un seguro de salud a partir de $10 al mes en Washington Healthplanfinder.
- Muchas personas que no tienen seguro pueden contratar una cobertura con costo bajo o nulo a través de Washington Healthplanfinder. Los clientes que recientemente se hayan vuelto elegibles para Cascade Care Savings, pueden encontrar primas por menos de $10 al mes, o incluso de $0.
Los indígenas americanos y nativos de Alaska pueden inscribirse en un plan de salud en cualquier momento del año y pueden cambiar sus beneficios una vez al mes.
Solicite Washington Apple Health en cualquier momento.
- Usted podría ser elegible para Washington Apple Health con un costo bajo o nulo. Puede solicitar Apple Health en Washington Healthplanfinder en cualquier momento.
- La inscripción en Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) está abierta todo el año y no necesita un período de inscripción especial para solicitarla. Si no es elegible para Apple Health, aún podría ser elegible para una inscripción especial, visite wahealthplanfinder.org para comenzar.