Carson Pedraza

Healthcare Cost Worries Increase

More people say they struggle w/ #healthcosts, including deductibles, premiums, prescription drug costs, than in 2015, according to a new poll commissioned by the Kaiser Health Foundation. The report tracked a significant minority of individuals is emerging that say they are worried about their ability to afford healthcare in the…...

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Healthcare Cost Worries Increase

More people say they struggle w/ #healthcosts, including deductibles, premiums, prescription drug costs, than in 2015, according to a new poll commissioned by the Kaiser Health Foundation. The report tracked a significant minority of individuals is emerging that say they are worried about their ability to afford healthcare in the…...

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#Coverage2Care: Make the Most of Your Health Coverage

Outside of open enrollment, EFOF’s licensed navigators focus on answering consumers’ questions about their health care coverage and continuing to ensure that consumers know about all of the benefits available to them. Our #Coverage2Care work, for example, can help consumers figure out how to pay their first premiums. If consumers…...

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#Coverage2Care: Make the Most of Your Health Coverage

Outside of open enrollment, EFOF’s licensed navigators focus on answering consumers’ questions about their health care coverage and continuing to ensure that consumers know about all of the benefits available to them. Our #Coverage2Care work, for example, can help consumers figure out how to pay their first premiums. If consumers…...

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Immigrants and the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Lawfully present immigrants can qualify to purchase an affordable healthcare policy through the ACA, often with premium subsidies and share-of-costs. And the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida’s navigators, who are multi-lingual, can help with the enrollment process. If your immigration status has changed, you may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period…...

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Immigrants and the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Lawfully present immigrants can qualify to purchase an affordable healthcare policy through the ACA, often with premium subsidies and share-of-costs. And the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida’s navigators, who are multi-lingual, can help with the enrollment process. If your immigration status has changed, you may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period…...

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Walk raises awareness and funds for epilepsy

Sun Sentinel, April 18, 2017 The Epilepsy Foundation of Florida is gearing up for its annual Walk the Talk for Epilepsy. Taking place at John Prince Memorial Park April 30, registration begins at 8 a.m. The walk follows at 9 a.m. The morning will also feature family friendly entertainment for…...

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Cannabis Compromise Won’t Allow Smoking

By Dara Kam The News Service of Florida, April 19, 2017 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (The News Service of Florida) – Florida patients may be able to vape or munch on medical-marijuana products but they almost certainly won’t be allowed to light up joints or take bong hits, under a compromise being…...

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Enroll and #GetCovered All Year Long

The answer is “Yes!” Outside of Open Enrollment, there are two ways to #GetCovered for the rest of 2017 through the Healthcare Marketplace: Special Enrollment Periods: If you have a certain type of life event — like losing health coverage, getting married, or having a baby — you may be able…...

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