Viewpoint focuses on the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange and how the Idaho Community Foundation has been making a difference since 1988.
BOISE, Idaho – For those who don’t have health insurance with their employer and aren’t eligible for Medicaid or Medicare, open enrollment is now underway for Your Health Idaho (YHI). But time is running out; the open registration period ends on December 15th.
Because of the increased subsidies, Idahoans could save a lot on a plan for themselves and their families through the state health insurance swap, according to Pat Kelly, executive director of YHI.
“So what really gets us excited this year is the improved tax credits,” Kelly said. “These enhanced tax credits are saving more money than ever before. In fact, many of the current registrants are enjoying discounts of up to 36% from what they have seen in previous years. These are huge savings for people. only that, but many people who were not eligible in previous years are eligible this year. “
YHI offers 164 medical plans and 17 dental plans from nine insurance companies. The plans are in three levels; bronze, silver and gold.
A family of four in Ada County earning $ 85,000 per year would pay $ 0 per month for a Bronze plan, $ 428 per month for a Silver plan, and $ 503 per month for a Gold plan.
Those interested in purchasing insurance through the state insurance exchange or wanting more information about the plans it has to offer can visit the YHI website.
Also in this week’s perspective, the Idaho Community Foundation explains how it fulfills its mission to enrich life across Idaho and how it is making a difference for nonprofits and other organizations in statewide.
Since its founding in 1988, the Idaho Community Foundation has worked with thousands of donors to award more than $ 160 million to deserving causes in Idaho. They describe themselves as a community foundation for all of Idaho. Their board of directors has representatives from across the state and they have staff in three regions.
Those interested in finding out more can watch Pat Kelly and Kris Kamann’s full interview on Viewpoint Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. right after Meet the Press on KTVB.
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