FHN's goal is to support our patients with education and assistance in obtaining healthcare coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that was signed on March 23, 2010.
Based on your family size, income, and eligibility for other health insurance, you may be eligible for insurance coverage under the Health Insurance Marketplace or Medicaid.
Health Insurance Marketplace
2025 Open Enrollment begins November 1, 2024, and ends January 15, 2025.
Tips about the Health Insurance Marketplace
Medicaid
There is no open enrollment, and you may enroll anytime.
See if you qualify for Medicaid based on income alone.
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What is Get Covered Illinois?
Get Covered Illinois provides a place for those who need health insurance to find affordable health care coverage that fits their budgets and needs.
Spanish speaking consumers should visit CuidadoDeSalud.gov.
Get Covered Illinois makes it easy to learn about the plans available in your area. You can compare plan benefits and coverage prices and find out if you qualify for savings.
Get Covered Illinois has information on how enrollment works and what benefits are available, as well as videos and checklists to help people learn about their options and the steps they need to take to get covered.
Why is it important to get covered?
No one plans to get sick or hurt, but it happens. With health insurance from getcoveredillinois.gov, you can make sure you and your family members are protected against unexpected medical expenses. With health insurance, insured Americans won't be forced to put off a check-up or worry about going broke if they get sick.
All plans at getcoveredillinois.gov cover free preventive care with no co-pay. This means free check-ups and more. All plans at getcoveredillinois.gov also offer guaranteed essential benefits including low-or no-cost vaccines, screening tests, check-ups, and other important healthcare services.
No one can be denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition like high blood pressure or asthma. No American has to worry that losing a job will mean that he or she won't qualify for health coverage.
Who can enroll in a health insurance plan through Get Covered Illinois?
If you don't have health insurance through your job, Medicare, Medicaid, or another source, getcoveredillinois.gov helps you find and enroll in a plan that fits your budget and your needs.
How can people enroll in coverage?
Getting covered is easier than ever. Every year, the process of signing up for coverage gets simpler.
There are many ways to select a health plan and enroll.
When does Open Enrollment begin? What's the deadline to sign up?
Open Enrollment for signing up for health insurance through getcoveredillinois.gov begins November 1, 2024 and ends on January 15, 2025.
To be eligible for coverage 1/1/2025, you must enroll by 12/15/2024.
Consumers with existing marketplace coverage should come back to shop and review their coverage options by December 15, 2024 as new, better and more affordable plans may be available for them in 2025.
The final deadline to enroll for 2025 coverage is January 15, 2025.
How many people have signed up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act?
Millions of Americans have signed up for coverage through getcoveredillinois.gov. They are benefiting from the peace of mind that comes with having quality coverage at a price they can afford.
People are obtaining the health coverage they need!
How can consumers get help if they have questions?
Free tools on getcoveredillinois.gov and personal assistance on the ground in communities across the nation are available to make sure you feel confident that you've picked the right plan for you and your family.
If you have questions about signing up or want to talk through your options with a trained professional, free and confidential assistance is just a call or click away.
If you would like help with enrollment, please call an FHN Financial Counselor at 815-599-7997.
8 out of 10 people who purchase health insurance through getcoveredillinois.gov qualify for a premium tax credit to help lower the cost of their premium.
Our priority is to make sure people are informed about the options available to their families.
We believe, that for most families, the best option is to learn about the financial assistance that is available and to enroll in a plan that meets their needs rather than choosing to get by without insurance.
How is the health care law and Get Covered Illinois improving benefits and consumer protections?
Free preventive care: All plans at getcoveredillinois.gov cover free preventive care with no co-pay. This means free cancer screenings, check-ups, and more.
Protections for people with pre-existing conditions: Millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions no longer have to worry about being denied health coverage or being charged higher premiums because of their health status.
Free or low cost health insurance:You can find out if you are eligible for low-cost health insurance premiums at getcoveredillinois.gov. 8 out of 10 people who enroll in coverage qualify for a premium tax credit to make their premiums lower.
Comprehensive coverage: Health plans in the individual and small group markets are required to cover ten categories of essential health benefits – including emergency services, maternity and newborn care, mental health and substance use disorder services, and prescription drug coverage.
Emergency care: In an emergency, individuals are covered at any hospital location and his or her insurance company can't charge more for getting emergency room services at an "out-of-network" hospital.