October 31, 2017

Dear Friends:

The average cost for a three-day hospital stay is $30,000. A broken leg can cost up to $7,500. Nobody wants to think about the cost of facing a serious accident or illness, but when tragedy strikes you want to know you’re covered.

New York’s health insurance open enrollment period starts TOMORROW, November 1st.

This open enrollment period is a perfect opportunity to learn about health insurance options that could help protect you and your family from unexpected healthcare costs and the threat of bankruptcy that can come with them.

From now until January 31, 2018, you can purchase a plan or renew your coverage through New York State of Health, our state’s health insurance marketplace.

If you sign up by December 15^th, you can get coverage that starts on January 1, 2018.

Financial help is available and coverage may be more affordable than you think. During last year’s enrollment period, 8 in 10 people who enrolled in health insurance through New York’s exchange qualified for financial help. Most people will find insurance that costs them between $50 and $100 per month.

For details and to compare available plans, please visit https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov/ or call 1-855-355-5777.

Want to get in touch with a broker or navigator who can help you sign up for insurance? Search for someone in your area here. 

Now is a great time to learn about your options. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office.