Health Insurance Navigators

Open Enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace is November 1st through December 15th. To see if you are eligible for a special enrollment period, click here.

Why Do You Need Health Insurance?

Everyone needs health insurance. No one can predict when they will need to see a physician, receive emergency services or be admitted to the hospital. These things cost money, a lot of money. Without health insurance the total of these costs are your responsibility. With health insurance, you only pay a small fraction of the costs, if any. Having health insurance coverage is one of the top methods to prevention of serious diseases and health problems.

What is a Health Insurance Navigator?

An individual or organization that's trained and able to help consumers, small businesses, and their employees as they look for health coverage options through the Marketplace, including completing eligibility and enrollment forms. These individuals and organizations are required to be unbiased. Their services are free to consumers.

Why Do You Need to See a Navigator?

Insurance is confusing. Navigators are here to guide you through the enrollment process, answer questions, and explain what happens after you submit your application. Navigators can assist with the enrollment process over the phone, through in office appointments, or in some cases home visits.

Get Ready to Apply: Gather Your Information

  • Social Security numbers for all household members

  • Employer and income information for every member of your household (an example: paystubs or W2’s)

  • Dates of birth for all household members

  • Home and/or mailing address for everyone applying for coverage

  • Photo ID

  • Your best estimate of what your household income will be

This short video explains insurance terms, like deductibles, copays, and provider networks. It also explains how individuals pay for coverage and get medical care and prescription drugs using their health insurance.

Eligibility redetermination actions will begin in April 2023, with a 12-month plan to return to normal operation.

To help keep you covered, or help you find the right coverage for you and your family, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration needs all Medicaid members to take these steps to ensure they have current information.

• Go to FSSABenefits.IN.gov

• Scroll down to the blue “Manage Your Benefits” section

• Click on either “Sign into my account” or “Create account”

• Verify your contact information is accurate

• Call 800-403-0864 if you need assistance

• Then watch your mail! Respond to any request.

 

Contact Pace’s Health Insurance Navigator at 812-882-7927 extension 1238.