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Community Outreach and Philanthropy, (928) 771-5686
| Oct 28, 2015
Want help enrolling in health insurance coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace (healthcare.gov) or applying for AHCCCS (Arizona’s Medicaid)? Two leading healthcare organizations have come together to offer Yavapai County residents assistance during open enrollment (November 1, 2015-January 31, 2016).
Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) and Yavapai County Community Health Services (YCCHS) are partnering to provide enrollment assistance as a free community service. Certified Application Counselors (CACs) from both organizations are available to help enroll people in Health Insurance Marketplace health plans. They’re also able to assist people applying for AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System).
“Finding health coverage that’s right for your family, or for you individually, is a critical decision,” said Robbie Nicol, Executive Director, YRMC Community Outreach and Philanthropy. “We’ve heard from many residents who are pleased that two local, trusted healthcare organizations are providing this service at no cost.”
CACs from both organizations are scheduling appointments for application assistance:
YRMC West – Prescott
By appointment:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm
(928) 771-5108
1003 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, AZ
YRMC East – Prescott Valley
By appointment:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm
(928) 442-8187 or (928) 759-5960
7700 E. Florentine Road
Prescott Valley, AZ
YCCHS – Prescott
By appointment:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
(928) 442-5208
1090 Commerce Drive
Prescott, AZ
YCCHS – Prescott Valley
By appointment:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
(928) 442-5208
3212 Windsong Drive
Prescott Valley, AZ
Additionally, YCCHS will host a free Health Insurance Enrollment Event on:
Friday, November 13, 2:00-7:00 pm
YCCHS Insurance Enrollment Event
3212 N. Windsong Drive
Prescott Valley, AZ
Schedule an appointment: (928) 442-5208
“With all of these opportunities, we’re hoping that people will avoid the new, higher penalties for not enrolling in coverage,” said David McAtee, YCCHS Public Information Officer. “We also want folks to take advantage of the important preventive healthcare services available through Health Insurance Marketplace plans.”
People who don’t enroll for health insurance coverage by January 31, 2016, could receive a penalty when they pay their 2016 taxes. The penalty has increased to $695 for every adult in the family and $347.50 for every child or 2.5 percent of their annual income, whichever is most significant. The penalty does not apply to people who receive healthcare services through AHCCCS.