Housing Counseling Webinar: Health Insurance Marketplace 101

This webinar, published on December 7, 2016, provides individuals with a solid background on all aspects of the Marketplace program. Webinar attendees will learn about the role of the federal government and the states in the program's administration, who is eligible to purchase a Marketplace qualified health plan, the types of health plans individuals can choose from, and the eligibility requirements to receive tax credits to reduce monthly plan costs. During the presentation, presenters discuss the fee for not having minimum essential coverage and how the fee amount is calculated. Finally, the different ways people can learn about health plans and apply for coverage including through healthcare.gov, 1-800- 318-2596, or by receiving in-person local help in communities across the nation will be covered.

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Office of Housing Counseling