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 Authorized Agents are at the Health and Human Services building at 40 Coxe Ave, in the lobby and ready to help answer your questions and find a plan that will work for you.

The good news is that almost 70% of NC residents will qualify for help paying for health insurance – also called a premium subsidy.  You may qualify for a premium subsidy to help you pay if your household income is between the following annual income amounts.

There is a March 31^st 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:

1.     ABIPA: 56 Walton Street, located in the back of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church

2.     Executive Director: Je’wana Grier-McEachin

3.     HHS Community Service Navigator: Jennifer Poore & Yvette Singleton

• Friday, February 14, 2014: 10 am – 4 pm
• Friday, February 28, 2014: 10 am – 4 pm

4.     Pisgah View Community Center: 1 Granada Street, Asheville NC 28806

5.     Managers: Alison Smith and Tammy Mohamed

6.     HHS Community Service Navigator: Robert Simmons

• Monday, February 10: 10 am – 4 pm
• Tuesday, February 11: 10 am – 4 pm

7.     Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry: 101 North Ridgeway, Swannanoa NC 28711

8.     Executive Director- Renae Brame

9.     HHS 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

Places to get Help

BCBS Authorized Agents can answer your questions. Meet “in person” with someone who will walk you through your health care reform options and find out if you qualify for assistance paying for insurance (insurance premium subsidy).

4 Locations in Asheville:

Downtown:

Buncombe County Health & Human Services
40 Coxe Avenue (near the check-in area)
Asheville, NC 28801
Hours: M – F  9am-5pm
Phone: (828) 250-5011
buncombecounty.org/hhs

South Asheville:

The Asheville Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC Store
1854 Hendersonville Road, Suite C
Asheville, NC 28803
M – F  9am-6:30pm
Phone: (828) 348-BLUE or (828) 348-2583
BlueStoreAshevilleNC.com

Memorial Mission Campus
509 Biltmore Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801
2^nd Floor near Patient Registration Area
M – F  9am – 5pm
Phone: (828) 213-1283 or (828) 213-1282

WNC Community Health Services
257 Biltmore Avenue (near pharmacy entrance)
Asheville, NC 28801
Hours: M – F  9am-5pm
Phone: (828) 285-0622