Health Coverage Matters – Get It Now!
Confused about health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act? Come meet with a representative from NC Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) who can help you get the health coverage you need.
If you are without health insurance and you don’t qualify for Medicaid, BCBS representatives are at the Health and Human Services building at 40 Coxe Ave, in the lobby and ready to help you find a plan that will work for you.
The good news is that almost 70% of NC residents will qualify for a premium subsidies that could reduce their payment to as low as $19 a month.
You may qualify for a premium subsidy to help you pay if your household income is between the following annual income brackets…
|
Household Size |
100% of Federal Poverty Level (Annually) |
400% of Federal Poverty Level (Annually) |
|
1 |
$11,490 |
$45,960 |
|
2 |
$15,510 |
$62,040 |
|
3 |
$19,530 |
$78,120 |
|
4 |
$23,550 |
$94,200 |
|
5 |
$27,570 |
$110,280 |
There is a March 31st deadline for application so take advantage of this help while you can and avoid a penalty!
Here are options to find out more or to apply:
- Visit Buncombe County Health and Human Services located at 40 Coxe Avenue located in downtown Asheville and ask one of our front desk staff for help or call 828-250-5011 for assistance or online at www.buncombecounty.org/hhs
- Visit The Asheville Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC Store, at 1854 Hendersonville Road, in South Asheville, 828-348-2583, www.BlueStoreAshevilleNC.com
- Call 1-855-733-3711 (toll-free) to schedule a local face-to-face meeting with someone who can help you get started
- Call the Health Insurance Marketplace at 1-855-733-3711 for help applying online at www.healthcare.gov
- Attend one of our upcoming Health Care sign-up sessions at a more convenient location listed below:
The Asheville Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC Store
1854 Hendersonville Road, in South Asheville,
828-348-2583, www.BlueStoreAshevilleNC.com
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
ABIPA:
56 Walton Street, located in the back of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church
Executive Director: Je’wana Grier-McEachin
Community Service Navigator: Jennifer Poore & Yvette Singleton
- Friday, February 14, 2014: 10 am – 4 pm
- Friday, February 28, 2014: 10 am – 4 pm
Pisgah View Community Center:
1 Granada Street, Asheville NC 28806
Managers: Alison Smith and Tammy Mohamed
Community Service Navigator: Robert Simmons
- Monday, February 3: 10 am – 4 pm
- Tuesday, February 4: 10 am – 4 pm
- Monday, February 10: 10 am – 4 pm
- Tuesday, February 11: 10 am – 4 pm
Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry:
101 North Ridgeway, Swannanoa NC 28711
Executive Director, Renae Brame
Community Service Navigator, Patti Windisch
- Monday, January 27, 2014: 9 am – 3 pm
- Thursday, February 6, 2014: 9 am – 3 pm
- Monday, February 10, 2014: 9 am – 3 pm
