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NY State of Health The 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 Resources SBM Regions and Contacts nystateofhealth.ny.gov 2 Getting Ready for 2015 • Continuing education for NY State of Health assistors • Increase knowledge and enhance skills o Cultural Competency o Renewal Process o Young Adults o 2015 Health Plan o How to Select a Lineup Health Plan nystateofhealth.ny.gov 8 New for 2015 Themed Campaigns Advertising Campaign Sponsorships 2015 Open Enrollment Calendar of Events Educational Materials Mobile Campaigns nystateofhealth.ny.gov 9 2015 Qualified Health Plans SBM Plans http://info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/PlansMap Important QHP Dates Important Individuals and Families Small Businesses November 15, 2014 Open enrollment begins for coverage on 1/1/15 November 1, 2014 Open enrollment begins for coverage on 1/1/15 December 15, 2014 Last day to enroll for 1/1/15 coverage November 30, 2015 Last day to enroll for 1/1/15 coverage 12/15/14 extension available February 15, 2015 Open enrollment for individuals/families ends Enroll by the end of any month for coverage that begins the first of the next following month nystateofhealth.ny.gov 11 Small Business Marketplace • New creative campaign • Small business outreach • Broker training and resources nystateofhealth.ny.gov 12 Small Business Marketplace: Value for Small Employers Choice •Employers and employees regard expanded choice as a key advantage to using the Marketplace. Administrative Simplicity •The Marketplace provides monthly billing to employers along with other administrative simplifications. Tax Credits •The Marketplace will be the exclusive place to access small business tax credits in 2014. Contribution Options •Many business owners believe this feature helps predict costs. No Minimum Participation or Contribution •NYSOH does not require a minimum number of employees be enrolled in a QHP nor require an employer to contribute an amount towards premium. nystateofhealth.ny.gov 13 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 nystateofhealth.ny.gov 14 Western NY Contact: Joe Muldoon, SHOP Regional Director Phone: 518-486-2504 [email protected] Questions? nystateofhealth.ny.gov 16