Treasure Coast – Monday May 2, 2022: Epilepsy Florida, a designated Affordable Care Act (ACA) Healthcare Navigator organization, continues with special enrollment events along the Treasure Coast for Floridians whose income level doesn’t exceed 150% of the federal poverty line. During the open enrollment period, Florida led the country in enrollment.
“For many low-income Floridians, it’s not too late to find a healthcare plan that works for them or their families,” said Karen Basha Egozi, CEO of Epilepsy Florida. “We have special enrollment events throughout our regions with free, multilingual help — and these plans have never been more popular, especially in Florida.”
Epilepsy Florida’s trained specialists, called Navigators, are available to assist families and other underserved communities gain access to health coverage options through the Marketplace, Medicaid, or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). They can assist with enrollment applications and help consumers receive financial assistance through HealthCare.gov. Epilepsy Florida provides assistance to people with limited English proficiency in English, Spanish, and Creole languages. All Navigators have undergone federally regulated training, and their services are free and unbiased; Navigators also have no financial stake in the plans consumers select.
To be eligible for this SEP, an applicant’s household income cannot exceed 150% of the federal poverty level. For a single person enrolling in coverage for 2022 in the continental US, 150% of the poverty level amounts to an income of no more than $19,320. For a household of five, it’s $46,560. You have to be eligible for premium tax credits in order to take advantage of this SEP. So regardless of income, the SEP is not available to a person who is eligible for Medicaid, premium-free Medicare Part A, or an employer-sponsored health plan that provides minimum value and is considered affordable. This SEP is only available on-exchange, since premium tax credits aren’t available outside the exchange.
Eligibility Requirements via: https://www.healthinsurance.org/.
Treasure Coast residents can make an appointment at: epilepsyfl.com/makeanappointment. Residents can also call Epilepsy Florida toll-free at 1-877-553-7453 to schedule an appointment with an Epilepsy Florida Navigator. English, Spanish, and Creole-language Navigators are available 7 days a week.
HEALTHCARE NAVIGATION SCHEDULE FOR MAY 2 – MAY 8
TREASURE COAST
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY – VIRTUAL ASSISTANCE ONLY AT THIS TIME
9:00am – 8:00pm – Virtual Assistance 877-553-7453
MARTIN COUNTY
MONDAY 05/02/2022
9:00am – 8:00pm – Virtual Assistance 877-553-7453
TUESDAY 05/03/2022
9:00am – 8:00pm – Virtual Assistance 877-553-7453
10:00am – 5:30pm – Blake Library
2351 SE Monterey Rd, Stuart, FL 34996
WEDNESDAY 05/04/2022
9:00am – 8:00pm – Virtual Assistance 877-553-7453
THURSDAY 05/05/2022
12:00pm – 7:30pm – Blake Library
2351 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart, FL 34996
FRIDAY 06/05/2022
9:00am – 8:00pm – Virtual Assistance 877-553-7453
SATURDAY 05/07/2022
9:00am – 8:00pm – Virtual Assistance 877-553-7453
SUNDAY 08/05/2022
9:00am – 8:00pm – Virtual Assistance 877-553-7453
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
MONDAY 05/02/2022
9:00am – 8:00pm – Virtual Assistance 877-553-7453
TUESDAY 05/03/2022
9:00am – 8:00pm – Virtual Assistance 877-553-7453
12:00pm – 5:00pm – Okeechobee County Public Library
206 SW 16th Street, Okeechobee, FL 34974
WEDNESDAY 05/04/2022
9:00am – 8:00pm – Virtual Assistance 877-553-7453
THURSDAY 05/05/2022
12:00pm – 5:00pm – Okeechobee County Public Library
206 SW 16th Street, Okeechobee, FL 34974
FRIDAY 06/05/2022
9:00am – 8:00pm – Virtual Assistance 877-553-7453
SATURDAY 05/07/2022
9:00am – 8:00pm – Virtual Assistance 877-553-7453
SUNDAY 08/05/2022
9:00am – 8:00pm – Virtual Assistance 877-553-7453
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
MONDAY 05/02/2022
9:00am – 8:00pm – Virtual Assistance 877-553-7453
TUESDAY 05/03/2022
9:00am – 8:00pm – Virtual Assistance 877-553-7453
12:00pm – 7:30pm – Paula Library
2950 SW Rosser Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
WEDNESDAY 05/04/2022
9:00am – 8:00pm – Virtual Assistance 877-553-7453
9:00am – 5:00pm – Paula Library
2950 SW Rosser Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
THURSDAY 05/05/2022
9:00am – 8:00pm – Virtual Assistance 877-553-7453
FRIDAY 06/05/2022
9:00am – 8:00pm – Virtual Assistance 877-553-7453
9:00am – 3:30pm – Morningside Library
2410 SE Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
SATURDAY 05/07/2022
9:00am – 8:00pm – Virtual Assistance 877-553-7453
SUNDAY 08/05/2022
9:00am – 8:00pm – Virtual Assistance 877-553-7453
PALM BEACH COUNTY
MONDAY 05/02/2022
9:00am – 8:00pm – Virtual Assistance 877-553-7453
9:30am – 2:30pm – Boca Helping Hands
1500 NW 1st Court, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
TUESDAY 05/03/2022
9:00am – 8:00pm – Virtual Assistance 877-553-7453
9:00am – 5:30pm – Palm Beach Medical Society
3540 Forest Hill Blvd. Suite 101, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
9:00am – 1:30pm – Boca Raton Public Library
400 NW 2nd Avenue, Boca Raton, FL 33432
10:00am – 6:30pm – Palm Beach Gardens Library
11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
WEDNESDAY 05/04/2022
9:00am – 8:00pm – Virtual Assistance 877-553-7453
9:00am – 2:00pm – Haitian Baptist Church Food Ministries
2015 Parker Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
9:30am – 2:30pm – Boca Helping Hands
1500 NW 1st Court, Boca Raton, FL 33432
THURSDAY 05/05/2022
9:00am – 8:00pm – Virtual Assistance 877-553-7453
12:00pm – 7:30pm – Palm Beach Gardens Library
11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
FRIDAY 06/05/2022
9:00am – 8:00pm – Virtual Assistance 877-553-7453
12:00pm – 4:30pm – Palm Beach Gardens Library
11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
SATURDAY 05/07/2022
9:00am – 8:00pm – Virtual Assistance 877-553-7453
SUNDAY 08/05/2022
9:00am – 8:00pm – Virtual Assistance 877-553-7453
12:00pm – 4:30pm – West Boca Branch Library
18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton, FL 33498
12:00pm – 4:45pm – Palm Beach Gardens Library
11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
UPCOMING EVENTS:
May 21, 2022 – Family Mental Health & Wellness Festival
