1. NY State of Health The Official Health Plan Marketplace “ What’s Been Accomplished? What’s Next? October 24 th, 2014

2. 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 2nystateofhealth.ny.gov

7. Getting Ready for 2015

8. Continuing education for NY State of Health assistors Increase knowledge and enhance skills nystateofhealth.ny.gov8

9. New for 2015 2015 Open Enrollment Themed Campaigns Sponsorships Calendar of Events Mobile Campaigns Educational Materials Advertising Campaign nystateofhealth.ny.gov9

10. http://info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/PlansMap 2015 Qualified Health Plans SBM Plans

11. Important nystateofhealth.ny.gov11 Individuals and FamiliesSmall 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 Important QHP Dates

12. Small Business Marketplace New creative campaign Small business outreach Broker training and resources nystateofhealth.ny.gov12

13. Small Business Marketplace: Value for Small Employers 13 Employers and employees regard expanded choice as a key advantage to using the Marketplace. Choice The Marketplace provides monthly billing to employers along with other administrative simplifications. Administrative Simplicity The Marketplace will be the exclusive place to access small business tax credits in 2014. Tax Credits Many business owners believe this feature helps predict costs. Contribution Options NYSOH does not require a minimum number of employees be enrolled in a QHP nor require an employer to contribute an amount towards premium. No Minimum Participation or Contribution nystateofhealth.ny.gov

14. 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 14nystateofhealth.ny.gov

15. Western NY Contact: Joe Muldoon, SHOP Regional Director Phone: 518-486-2504 joseph.muldoon@health.ny.gov

16. Questions? nystateofhealth.ny.gov16