Brandon Regional Hospital Announces Free Help Line For Insurance Related Questions

Press release from the Brandon Regional Hospital:

June 25, 2020

Brandon Regional Hospital announces a special phone line established to help
individuals looking for health coverage options based on their personal
situation. The phone number is free and available for people who are actively
trying to navigate the complexities of finding insurance coverage. This may
include those facing a recent job loss or those who find themselves now
uninsured and need help navigating their options.

Experienced patient advisors are available to listen to needs and help callers
understand their options at 833-867-8771 from
8 am to 6 pm EST, Monday through Friday. Advisors can discuss eligibility and
advocacy services appropriate for a variety of situations such as:

• Continuing your employer's existing plan if you have recently lost your job
  (COBRA and other options)
• Applying for coverage via a spouse's benefit program
• Resources that may help offset the costs of health insurance
• Medicaid: Government healthcare for those that meet certain criteria
• State and federal health insurance exchanges (such as the Affordable Care
  Act), and how to enroll due to a changing life event

We are not representing any other company or selling insurance plans. Additionally, this is not a billing a line. The goal is to assist those impacted by the pandemic by providing an information resource.

This press release was produced by the Brandon Regional Hospital. The views expressed are the author's own.