CARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevada Health Link is proud to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a landmark legislation that has significantly improved health care accessibility and affordability for nearly 100,000 Nevadans and over 20 million Americans this past Open Enrollment Period. To mark this occasion, Nevada Health Link’s Executive Director Russell Cook and Vice President of Policy and Communications at GetInsured Heather Korbulic, hosted a live webinar today highlighting the influence and impact of the ACA.
“Today, we celebrate not just the passage of the Affordable Care Act, but the tangible improvements it has brought to health care accessibility, affordability, and quality for individuals and families throughout Nevada,” said Cook. “From expanding Medicaid coverage to providing subsidies for health insurance premiums, the ACA has been instrumental in ensuring that no Nevadan has to go without vital health care services.”
Signed into law on March 23, 2010, by President Barack Obama, the ACA has expanded access to quality health care and made health coverage more affordable for millions of Americans. NevadaHealthLink.com, Nevada’s marketplace for qualified health and dental plans, was established in response to the ACA and has played a pivotal role in ensuring Silver State residents have access to comprehensive and affordable health insurance options.
Since becoming a fully operational State-Based Marketplace (SBM) in Plan Year 2019, the Nevada Health Link team has worked tirelessly to connect individuals and families with essential health care coverage, fostering a healthier and more resilient community. Through its user-friendly platform, NevadaHealthLink.com, the marketplace has empowered Nevadans to explore a range of insurance plans, compare options, and enroll in coverage that meets their unique needs.
“The Affordable Care Act has revolutionized health care across the United States, with especially notable impacts in Nevada. Hundreds of thousands of Nevadans have gained expanded health care coverage and protections due to the ACA, which has also prompted vital conversations about the affordability and quality of health care,” said Heather Korbulic, Vice President of Policy and Communications at GetInsured. “Although the ACA has encountered challenges and remains a topic of ongoing debate, its role remains critical in shaping Nevada’s health care landscape.”
Even though Open Enrollment has ended, some Nevadans may still be able enroll in an affordable health insurance place through a Special Enrollment period if they have recently experienced a Qualifying Life Event, including losing health insurance, change of employment or income, getting married, having a child, or moving. Visit NevadaHealthLink.com/sep/ to learn more. A full list of Qualifying Life Events may be found online here.
Visit NevadaHealthLink.com to find out more information on ACA-compliant health insurance plans. Check out our Event Calendar to find Nevada Health Link at a community event near you.
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ABOUT NEVADA HEALTH LINK
NevadaHealthLink.com is Nevada’s online health insurance marketplace for qualified and affordable health plans. NevadaHealthLink.com is operated by the state agency, the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, and is the only place where qualifying consumers can receive federal tax credits to help lower the costs of monthly premiums. The state-based marketplace offers over 160 different plan options across eight health insurance carriers. Nevada Health Link also partners with multiple dental carriers and offers vision plans through VSP. Nevada Health Link is ideal for those who do not qualify for Medicare or Medicaid and do not have employer-sponsored health insurance. Open Enrollment Period runs from November 1 through January 15. Outside of the Open Enrollment Period, Nevadans who have experienced a Qualifying Life Event (QLE) such as loss of insurance (including Medicaid determinations), getting married or divorced, moving or having a baby, can qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. For Nevadans who are not renewed for Medicaid benefits during the redetermination process, qualifying accounts will automatically be transferred to Nevada Health Link. For more information, visit NevadaHealthLink.com; subscribe to Nevada Health Link’s YouTube channel; like us on Facebook or follow on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. Nevada Health Link encourages consumers to use the free assistance of a licensed enrollment professional by calling 1-800-547-2927 or by visiting NevadaHealthLink.com.
