What is a Assister?
Assisters are individuals who are trained and educated in the different options for health insurance and assistance. They provide free application and enrollment assistance and education on financial assistance programs. The one-on-one attention provided by the Assister ensures that you know the options available to you for your budget, health, and future.
Why do I need one?
Assisters provide enrollees with unbiased information about the health insurance exchange and the health plans that are available. They can help applicants determine whether they qualify for subsidies or Medicaid, and assist with the enrollment process. Many Assisters are bilingual and can help in various languages.
What does a Assister Do?
Assisters provide free assitance and peronally work with you to inform you about the best options for your budget, your health and your future.
How do I find one?
Assistance Available
Assisters are trained and certified and are available to help individuals apply for Medicaid, Marketplace coverage and Economic Assitance programs. Here are a few assistance programs that are available:
- Health Insurance Marketplace
- Medicaid/ Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assitance Program (SNAP)
- Aid to Dependent Children (ADC)
- Aid to Aged, Blind and Disabled (AABD)
- Low Income Home Energy Assitance Program
- Child Care Subsidy
- Refugee Ressetlement Program
- Social Services for the Aged and Disabled
