JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The City of Jacksonville has officially launched its 2024 Get Covered JAX! campaign to help residents without health insurance get coverage.
Following last year’s success of reducing the number of uninsured citizens in Duval County by 34%, Mayor Donna Deegan and health care leaders in City Hall said they feel optimistic about this year’s campaign.
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“One of the top priorities of my administration is building a healthier city and making sure every resident has access to quality health care,” Deegan said.
Choosing to sign up for a private health care plan through the Florida Health Insurance Marketplace at Healthcare.gov will help you save on a long list of health care needs including prescriptions, mental health services, blood work, and screenings.
Eligible individuals can enroll from Nov. 1, 2024, to Jan. 15, 2025.
Those who sign up between Nov. 1 and Dec. 15. will have their health coverage start Jan. 1. Anyone signing up after Dec. 15 but before the open enrollment period ends on Jan. 15 will have coverage starting Feb. 1.
To get free help signing up, click here and scroll down to the bottom of the page you’ll see the number to call (1-866-295-5955) or click “Make Your Appointment.”
The campaign’s purpose is to educate citizens about the benefits of health insurance and provide coverage options regardless of their income level.
“Thanks to Get Covered Jax, thousands of Jacksonville families now have coverage that provides peace of mind, preventive care, and protection from life-altering medical debt,” said Deegan.
City officials said their goal this year is to reach the 14% of adults aged 19 to 65 who are currently uninsured in Duval County.
The city says the more people who have affordable health care, the healthier Jacksonville will be for everybody. And you are not in this process alone.
As you talk over plans with your family, “Get Covered Jax” wants you to know that:
- Affordable insurance options are available for everyone, even those who don’t earn a high income
- People can no longer be denied coverage due to pre-existing conditions
- Insured individuals have better access to primary care physicians for preventative care and treatment than those who are uninsured
“It is important for people to be aware that there are affordable or even no cost options for all eligible individuals… With Get Covered Jax, we are making the enrollment process less confusing while promoting the benefits of Market Place health insurance," said Dr. Sunil Joshi, Chief Health Officer for the City of Jacksonville.
The marketplace plans also include health coverage for maternity and newborn care as well as pediatric services, including oral and vision care.
To learn more about this year’s campaign, please visit this website.
WJXT-TV is partnering with the city to spread the word about this important initiative.
Save these dates:
- Dec. 15: The last day to enroll in or change plans for coverage to begin on Jan. 1, 2024
- Jan. 1: Coverage starts for those who enroll in or change plans before Dec. 15 and pay their first premium
- Jan. 15: Open enrollment ends – this is the last day to enroll in or change plans for 2024 unless you qualify for a special enrollment period (due to a qualifying life event)
- Feb. 1: Coverage starts for those who enroll in or change plans between Dec. 16-Jan. 15 and pay their first premium
- Ongoing: Enrollment in Medicaid or CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program) is ongoing, year-round
The city will host a phone bank in partnership with WJXT from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 12 to answer any questions citizens might have about the enrollment process.