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NY State of HealthThe Official Health Plan Marketplace
“ What’s Been Accomplished? What’s Next?
October 24th, 2014
AGENDA
2014 Enrollment Recap Getting Ready for 2015 Health Plan Updates Important Dates Update on the Small Business Marketplace
Open Enrollment Dates NYSOH Tools and ResourcesSBM Regions and Contacts
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Getting Ready for 2015
• Continuing education for NY State of Health assistors• Increase knowledge and enhance skills
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o Cultural Competencyo Young Adultso How to Select a
Health Plan
o Renewal Processo 2015 Health Plan
Lineup
New for 2015
2015 Open Enrollment
Themed Campaigns
Sponsorships
Calendar of Events
Mobile Campaigns
Educational Materials
Advertising Campaign
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http://info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/PlansMap
2015 Qualified Health Plans SBM Plans
Important
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Individuals and Families Small Businesses
November 15, 2014Open enrollment begins for
coverage on 1/1/15
November 1, 2014Open enrollment begins for
coverage on 1/1/15
December 15, 2014 Last day to enroll for 1/1/15
coverage
November 30, 2015Last day to enroll for 1/1/15
coverage 12/15/14 extension available
February 15, 2015Open enrollment for
individuals/families ends
Enroll by the end of any month for coverage that
begins the first of the next following month
Important QHP Dates
Small Business Marketplace
• New creative campaign• Small business outreach• Broker training and
resources
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Small Business Marketplace:Value for Small Employers
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•Employers and employees regard expanded choice as a key advantage to using the Marketplace.
Choice
•The Marketplace provides monthly billing to employers along with other administrative simplifications.
Administrative Simplicity
•The Marketplace will be the exclusive place to access small business tax credits in 2014.
Tax Credits
•Many business owners believe this feature helps predict costs.
Contribution Options
•NYSOH does not require a minimum number of employees be enrolled in a QHP nor require an employer to contribute an amount towards premium.
No Minimum Participation or Contribution
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Tools & Resources Available on NYSOH Website: • Broker Administrative Guide
• Anonymous Shopping Tool (Small Business)
• Tax Credit and Premium Calculator (Individuals)
• Summary of Benefits
• “Find a Broker” Search Function
• Consumer Education Materials• Available in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, French, Korean, Russian,
Italian, and Chinese
• Map of Health Plans by County
Questions?
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