Boosting Health Enrollment Help: $100M for Navigators and In-Person Assistance.
This law significantly increases funding for the "Navigator" program, which helps citizens enroll in health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. It mandates $100 million annually for federal marketplaces to ensure stable consumer assistance. Crucially, Navigators must now offer in-person help and provide information on Medicaid and CHIP, making it easier for families to find comprehensive coverage options.
Key points
Allocates $100 million annually for consumer assistance (Navigators) in federal health insurance marketplaces starting in 2026.
Navigators must now help citizens enroll in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), expanding coverage options.
Requires Navigators to maintain a physical presence in the state to ensure consumers can receive in-person enrollment assistance.
Mandates that public education materials about health plans must be provided in clear, plain language.
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