Today at 3 pm!

Use #EnrollNow2018 on Twitter

Maryland Health Connection is hosting a Twitter chat TODAY from 3-4 p.m. EST for our partners around the country to announce the start of open enrollment this week for 2018 health coverage. We're also trying to spread the word about our free "Beat the Rush" enrollment events this Friday through Sunday (event details at MarylandHealthConnection.gov/BeatTheRush).

When?

TODAY! Thursday, November 2
3-4 PM EST

How do I participate?

Use the hashtag #EnrollNow2018 in your tweets or replies to follow the conversation. We'll also use hashtag #GetCovered throughout the chat. Our Twitter handle for your reference is @MarylandConnect.

For a complete gallery of images to use during open enrollment, please see our shared Google Drive folder.

Maryland Health Connection will provide these answers below after posting the questions for you to share. Please share/RT and feel free to ask additional questions during the chat (email to Laura Forrester at laura.forrester@maryland.gov).

Questions and Answers

Opener: Welcome to our #EnrollNow2018 Twitter chat! We’ll provide some Q&A for the next hour to kick off 2018 open enrollment for health coverage. 
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Q1: When is open enrollment? #EnrollNow2018
A1: Open enrollment started yesterday and ends Dec. 15, so don’t wait to enroll at MarylandHealthConnection.gov! #EnrollNow2018
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Q2: Why is it important for me to enroll in health insurance coverage? #EnrollNow2018
A2: Plans cover preventive care + all benefits in this image! They make unexpected medical costs affordable. #EnrollNow2018
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Q3: Can I still get coverage if I am not a U.S. citizen? #EnrollNow2018
A3: Yes! People who are legal residents of MD can sign up for coverage through @MarylandConnect. https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/assets/downloads/MHC_Factsheet_ImmigrantFamiliesEligibility.pdf #EnrollNow2018
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Q4: Where can I sign up for health insurance? #EnrollNow2018
A4: (1 of 2) In MD, you can sign up online at MarylandHealthConnection.gov, through our mobile app, or find free local help: https://secure.marylandhealthconnection.gov/hixmobile/public/AssisterDetails. #EnrollNow2018
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(2 of 2) We also have enrollment events this weekend throughout MD- sign up at an event near you! #BeatTheRush #EnrollNow2018 marylandhealthconnection.gov/beattherush
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Q5: Why should I enroll through my state’s exchange? #EnrollNow2018
A5: . @MarylandConnect is the ONLY place to get financial help with your plan. 9 out of 10 people get $$ help with their plans. #EnrollNow2018
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Q6: Do I sign up for Medicaid during open enrollment? #EnrollNow2018
A6: Medicaid enrollment is year-round, so you’ll renew your plan every 12 months and will get a notice when it’s time to renew. #EnrollNow2018
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Q7: How easy is it to sign up? #EnrollNow2018
A7: For #younginvincibles, the mobile app, Enroll MHC, is the most convenient way to sign up, right from your phone! #EnrollNow2018
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Q8: Can I get a dental plan too? #EnrollNow2018
A8: Yes! Our health plans already cover pediatric dental & you can buy dental coverage during open enrollment. #EnrollNow2018
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Conclusion: Thank you for participating in our Twitter Chat! #EnrollNow2018 #GetCovered
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Need help or have questions?

Contact Laura Forrester at laura.forrester@maryland.gov or 443-833-6352.

Thank you, and we look forward to sharing your content during the Twitter chat!