January 15 is the last day to enroll in or make changes to healthcare plans through the Florida Health Insurance Marketplace.
Residents needing healthcare coverage can find guidance and information through the City’s Get Covered Jax! campaign.
The campaign returned Nov. 1, 2024 for its second year to help uninsured residents obtain healthcare coverage.
The campaign’s pilot year last year saw the number of uninsured Duval County residents drop by 34%. Currently, just over 86,000 adults between the ages of 19 and 65 remain uninsured. That number equates to approximately 14.2% of that age group.
This campaign aims to educate people about available coverage options, eligibility and best practices while navigating the marketplace as well as the benefits of having health insurance and providing resources to navigate through the process of obtaining it.
“It is important for people to be aware that there are affordable or even no cost options for all eligible individuals, regardless of their income level,” said Dr. Sunil Joshi, the City of Jacksonville’s chief health officer. “Folks can no longer be denied coverage simply due to pre-existing conditions. Insured individuals have more access to primary preventive care compared to those who are uninsured. With Get Covered Jax, we are making the enrollment process less confusing while promoting the benefits of Market Place health insurance.”
More information is available at www.getcoveredjax.com or www.jacksonville.gov/getcoveredjax.
