Outreach and Enrollment


What is a Certified Application Counselor or CAC?
  • A certified Application Counselor or CAC is trained and able to help consumers, small businesses, and their employees as they look for health coverage options through the Marketplace. They offer in-person assistance with insurance options through the Health Insurance Marketplace. They also help with completing eligibility and enrollment forms and their services are free to you!
  • CACs can also assist with Medicaid/Medicaid Expansion/ and CHIP applications.
What is Health Insurance through the Marketplace?
  • Health Insurance through the Marketplace is a way to find health coverage that fits an individual or family’s needs.
  • Individuals and families can apply for private insurance, Medicaid, or the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
  • Every Health Plan in the Marketplace offers the same set of essential health benefits including: doctor visits, preventative care, hospitalizations, prescriptions, and more.
  • Individuals and families can compare plans based on price, benefits, quality, and other features that are important to them.
Why Should I have Insurance?
  • Peace of Mind.
  • Greater access to preventative services.
  • Can receive quality and consistent care from health care providers.
  • Reduce financial challenges that come with high medical bills.
Do I Qualify?
  • Most Americans who are currently uninsured or underinsured. They must live in the U.S. or be a U.S. citizen.
When can I apply?
  • Open Enrollment for the Marketplace opened November 1st and will be open until January 31st.
  • There is a Special Enrollment period which is at any given time. In order to qualify for the special enrollment period a consumer has to meet the following qualifications:
    •           Got Married
      • Had a Baby
      • Got Divorced and lost Health Insurance
      • Adopted a Child or had a Child place with them for Foster Care
      • Death
      • Moved outside of Coverage area
      • Change in Income
      • Gained Citizenship or Lawful Presence in the U.S.
      • Release from Incarceration (Prison or Detention)