Washington, D.C. – The government notified people with the new health care law to file their eligibility, deadline nearly 3 weeks left.
The government warned people to quickly resolve their eligibility in obtaining their taxpayer-subsidized insurance. Those who signed up for the new health care law were asked to clarify issues regarding their citizenship and immigration status immediately, considering the 3-week deadline.
Among the 8 million people with President Obama’s new health coverage law, approximately 2 million found with eligibility discrepancies. Although that figure had reduced significantly, hundreds of thousands of cases have yet to be untangled.
Health insurance has been proven to be an urgent care for many people, but those living illegally in the country are not entitled to get such coverage. The Health and Human Services Department officials said 310,000 letters have been sent to those with documentation issues such as citizenship or immigration. The letters were intended to notify enrollees to resolve necessary matters until September, or else their coverage will be forfeited towards the end of September.
Despite repeated outreach efforts, many have still not responded. Officials said the majority of the unresponsive groups are Hispanics and Latinos. The top five with unresolved cases include Florida, Texas, Virginia, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. Health insurance coverage is a significant component and protection for many, comes in handy during visits to urgent care clinics, emergency departments, hospitals, and other health care facilities.
Eligible consumers could lose their coverage due to lost mails or letters, or recordkeeping problems. Eligibility issues escalated because of incomplete government files. The Families USA executive director Ron Pollack said many thought they complied with necessary documentation in order to get the new health care law.
However, it was not the case. Since May, citizenship or immigration issues reached 970,000, although half of it has been closed. Officials said 20% are now in the process. In order to provide enrollees with a sort of an urgent care near me, they must respond to the government’s request proactively.
Health insurances were considered by many as an urgent care clinic, using insurance during health emergency cases. The new health policy affects 36 states, wherein the federal government runs the insurance markets.
Officials also said notifications will be sent later to those with unresolved issues involving their incomes. The letters will not be the first and last effort to reach those consumers, but officials will send emails and reach them through phone calls as well. The new health care law under Obama has provided health coverage to those without access to insurance on their jobs.