Counselors Can Assist Princeton Residents With ACA Enrollment

PRINCETON, NJ — The Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment period to enroll in a health insurance plan for 2018 is now open until Dec. 15, 2017. Anyone who doesn’t have health insurance coverage through a job, Medicare, Medicaid, NJFamilyCare, or other qualifying coverage must purchase Marketplace insurance.

Anyone who doesn’t enroll by the deadline will be unable to get coverage unless eligible for a special enrollment period. In addition, residents could face fines when they file for federal tax return for the year.

“Health insurance is vital in promoting health and financial security,” Princeton Councilman Heather Howard, liaison to the Health and Human Services Department. “It’s time for people to check out their options to get their family covered – go to healthcare.gov to find out about affordable options."

Anyone interested in purchasing Marketplace insurance in New Jersey should contact the Community Education and Outreach Center (UMCPP) at 1-888-897-8979 to schedule an appointment with a specially trained Certified Application Counselor. Counselors can help in enrolling for health insurance. The office is located at 731 Alexander Road, Suite 103, Princeton, NJ 08540.

Anyone interested in applying for NJFamilyCare (Medicaid), should contact Princeton Human Services for assistance applying at 609-688-2055 or apply online at www.njfamilycare.org. For more information on the ACA or to register for Marketplace insurance, visit www.healthcare.gov.