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1 Shop. Compare. Choose. Your Health Idaho and You

2 Your Health Idaho The Idaho legislature voted to create a state-based health insurance marketplace to prevent federal involvement in Idaho. Why are we here? Today that state operated exchange is known as Your Health Idaho.

3 Through Your Health Idaho, Idahoans are able to Shop, Compare and Choose the right plan that fits their health needs and their budget. Your Health Idaho By Idahoans for Idahoans

4 Who? What it means for you.

5 Americans over the age of 18, living in Idaho, will be eligible to buy insurance on Your Health Idaho. Some exceptions to buying a plan include: 1.Individuals under the age of 26 who are covered on their parents plan 2.Those over the age of 65 and qualify for Medicare 3.Those who are currently covered by an insurance plan 4.Those members of a federally recognized tribe Who needs Your Health Idaho?

6 Small businesses with up to 50 employees are eligible to buy a plan that best fits their budget.

7 The Marketplace Shop. Compare. Choose.

8 SHOP. COMPARE. CHOOSE. 1. Competitive plans 2. Apples-to-apples comparisons 3. Affordability 4. Idahoans for Idahoans Idaho’s Marketplace

9 Health Insurance Plan Options Total of 146 plans from 7 Idaho Insurance companies are competitively prices and designed for Idahoans. Marketplace: Shop

10 Make easy apples-to-apples comparisons of health insurance options available. Marketplace: Compare

11 All plans MUST cover these services: Free preventative care Coverage for prescription drugs Emergency care Hospitalization Doctor’s visits Maternity and newborn care Mental health and substance use disorders Rehabilitative and habilitative Laboratory services Preventative and wellness And many other health care services Marketplace: Compare No matter which plan you choose, you will get the same set of essential benefits.

12 Marketplace: Compare Metal LevelPaid by Health PlanPaid by Consumer Bronze60%40% Silver70%30% Gold80%20% Platinum90%10% Metal Levels and Premiums

13 Advanced Premium Tax Credit Your Health Idaho is where you may receive a tax credit to lower the cost of your monthly premium. Marketplace: Choose

14 Who is eligible for an Advanced Premium Tax Credit or Cost Sharing Option? Advance Premium Tax Credit Income Qualifications Family SizeIncome Range Individuals$11,490-45,960 2 people$15,510-62,040 3 people$19,530-78,120 4 people$23,550-94,200 Cost-Sharing Reduction Income Qualifications Family SizeIncome Range Individuals$11,490-$28,725 2 people$15,510-$38,775 3 people$19,530-$48,825 4 people$23,550-$58,875

15 Estimated Savings for an Individual Estimated Premium Assistance for an Individual Age 26 Annual Income: $13,000 Estimated Monthly Premium on Mid- Range Silver Plan $185 Monthly advanced premium tax credit estimate $159 Estimated lower monthly premium cost with advanced premium tax credit applied $26

16 Estimated Savings for an Individual Estimated Premium Assistance for an Individual Age 61 Annual Income: $18,000 Estimated Monthly Premium on Mid- Range Silver Plan $507 Monthly advanced premium tax credit estimate $442 Estimated lower monthly premium cost with advanced premium tax credit applied $65

17 Estimated Savings for Family of Three Single Parent, Age 35 & two children under 20 $ 37,000 annual income Estimated Monthly Premium on Mid-Range Silver Plan $450 Monthly advanced premium tax credit estimate $270 Estimated Monthly Premium on Mid-Range Silver Plan $180

18 Estimated Savings for a Family of Four Estimated Premium Assistance for Family of Four Two Adults age 40 & Two Children under 20 Annual Income: $50,000 Estimated Monthly Premium on Mid- Range Silver Plan $690 Monthly advanced premium tax credit estimate $410 Estimated lower monthly premium cost with advanced premium tax credit applied $ 280

19 Marketplace: Individuals $11,490$22,980$34,470 ADVANCE PREMIUM TAX CREDITS $45,960 Advance Premium Tax Credits (APTC) are for individuals with income between $11,490 and $45,960 COST-SHARING REDUCTIONS Cost-Sharing Reductions (CSR) are available for individuals with income $11,490-$28,725 that purchase a silver plan. Eligibility for Cost-Savings for individuals (Age 19-64) on Plans Sold on Your Health Idaho Annual Income

20 Marketplace: Family of Four $23,550$47,100$70,650 ADVANCE PREMIUM TAX CREDITS $94,200 Advance Premium Tax Credits (APTC) are for a family of four with an between $23,550 and $94,200 COST-SHARING REDUCTIONS Cost-Sharing Reductions (CSR) are available for individuals with income $23,550-$58,875 that purchase a silver plan. Eligibility for Cost-Savings for a family of four (Ages 19-64) on Plans Sold on Your Health Idaho Annual Income

21 Timeline Important dates to remember.

22 December 15, 2013: Enrollment deadline for coverage starting Jan 1, 2014 March 31, 2014: End of open enrollment for 2014 October 15, 2014: Beginning of open enrollment for 2015 “This is a marathon, not a sprint.” – Amy Dowd, Executive Director, Your Health Idaho Timeline: Individuals and Families

23 Getting Started What you need to know.

24 What you need to get started: 1.Estimated 2014 income 2.Current insurance information 3.Your Social Security Number for all applying 4.Zip code 5.Dates of birth What you need

25 Apply Getting a plan right for you.

26 Resources: Website

27 View Plans and Rates

28 Resources: Website

29 Tax Credit Calculator

30 YHI Calculator

31 Resources: Website

32 Resources: Applications

33 By phone You can complete the entire application process from beginning to end with information you provide over the phone. 1-800-318-2596 Apply Over Phone

34 Applying Online

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36 Getting Help Finding an expert.

37 Resources: Consumer Connectors

38 Consumer Connectors

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40 In-Person Assisters: Employees or volunteers from non-profit entities around Idaho Trained and cleared through national background checks Can help you understand available options They are NOT able to make recommendations Our Partners: Idaho Primary Care Association Mountain States Group Public Health Districts Idaho Association of Counties Idaho Hospital Association Community Action Partnership of Idaho

41 Consumer Connectors Agents and Brokers Licensed and regulated by Idaho’s Department of Insurance Typically get payments or commissions from health insurance companies for enrolling people Some agents and brokers can sell plans from specific health insurers As opposed to IPAs, agents and brokers CAN make recommendations and advise on which plan to buy

42 Additional Help Your Health Idaho website www.YourHealthIdaho.org Consumer Resource Center 855-YH-Idaho (855-944-3246)

43 Questions?

44 Additional—If needed

45 Local Control 1. Plan Management Under the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM): Federal government reviews & regulates plans Idaho’s State-based Marketplace Your Health Idaho (YHI) 2013-2014 The Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI) reviewed and the YHI board approved qualified health plans. Idaho’s State-based Marketplace Your Health Idaho (YHI) 2015 and beyond The Idaho Department of Insurance maintains full regulatory authority.

46 2. Consumer Assistance Program Under the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM): Federal government designs & operates program. Limited role for agents/brokers Idaho’s State-based Marketplace Your Health Idaho (YHI) 2013-2014 Idaho maintains the primary and integral role for agents and brokers, in selling health insurance Our assistance program is based in Idaho. Idaho’s State-based Marketplace Your Health Idaho (YHI) 2015 and beyond Idaho maintains the primary role for agents and brokers. Idaho builds program that meets Idaho’s unique needs. Local Control

47 3. Assessment Fee Under the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM): Federal government sets fee at 3.5% for 2014. Assessment fee revenue paid to federal government Idaho’s State-based Marketplace Your Health Idaho (YHI) 2013-2014 Idaho sets lower fee of 1.5% for 2014 which will be adjusted in future. Assessment fee revenue stays in Idaho. Lower fee saves money, e.g. $2.9 M savings in 2014 if 50k enroll Idaho’s State-based Marketplace Your Health Idaho (YHI) 2015 and beyond Aim to keep Idaho’s assessment fee below federal fee. Assessment fee revenue stays in Idaho Local Control

48 4. Governance and Funding Under the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM): Federal government governs Idaho’s marketplace and spends some of Idaho’s assessment fee revenues out- of-state. Idaho’s State-based Marketplace Your Health Idaho (YHI) 2013-2014 19-member board of Idahoans governs marketplace & decides how to spend assessment fee & grants. Federal grants used in-state which created local jobs, plus work for Idaho-based vendors and businesses. Funding of marketplace this year is from federal grants, no state funds are used to fund marketplace. Idaho’s State-based Marketplace Your Health Idaho (YHI) 2015 and beyond Idaho’s marketplace will be sustainable by 2016, no state funds used to fund marketplace. Assessment fee revenues that stay in Idaho create local jobs & work for Idaho businesses Local Control

49 5. Technology Solution Under the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM): The federal government facilitates & operates its own technology solution Idaho’s State-based Marketplace Your Health Idaho (YHI) 2013-2014 Governor Otter successfully negotiated to borrow existing technology while Idaho develops its own without a fee for 2014 only. Idaho’s State-based Marketplace Your Health Idaho (YHI) 2015 and beyond Idaho controlled technology solution designed to meet Idaho’s unique needs will be implemented. Local Control

50 6. Agent and Broker Regulation Under the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM): Federal government sets qualifications and approves agents and brokers to sell marketplace products Idaho’s State-based Marketplace Your Health Idaho (YHI) 2013-2014 For 2014 only, the federal government set qualifications and approved Idaho licensed agents and brokers to sell marketplace products Idaho’s State-based Marketplace Your Health Idaho (YHI) 2015 and beyond Idaho will approve licensed agents and brokers to sell marketplace products in coordination with Idaho Dept. of Insurance


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