[Nfbo-announce] Fwd: Community Partner Newsletter

President carla at mainstreetmontessori.org
Thu Nov 21 16:46:14 UTC 2013 

HHere's some information on Health Care and Cover Oregon.

Carla McQuillan
President, NFB of Oregon
Executive Director
Main Street Montessori

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> From: Amy Sharer <sharera at ohsu.edu>
> Date: November 21, 2013 at 7:54:06 AM PST
> To: Amy Sharer <sharera at ohsu.edu>
> Subject: FW: Community Partner Newsletter
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> Below is the latest information from Cover Oregon; some handy tips and information for enrollment.
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> Apologies if the email does not display correctly; I have asked Cover Oregon for alternate formats of this information and have not received a reply. 
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> Amy Sharer
> OODH Student Assistant
> Oregon Office on Disability & Health
> Institute on Development and Disability
> Oregon Health & Science University
> 707 SW Gaines St.
> Portland, OR 97239
> sharera at ohsu.edu
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> From: Cover Oregon Community Partners [mailto:communitypartner at coveroregon.com] 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 11:29 AM
> To: Elena Andresen
> Subject: Community Partner Newsletter
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> COMMUNITY PARTNER NEWSLETTER
> November 18, 2013
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> APPLICATION FAIRS 
> Cover Oregon hosts application fairs across the state November 20-25  
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> Be sure to spread the word about the Cover Oregon Application Fairs held across the state beginning Wednesday, November 20 through Monday, November 25.
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> Medford: Wednesday, November 20
> Eugene: Thursday, November 21
> Bend: Friday, November 22
> Portland: Saturday & Sunday, November 23 and 24
> Salem: Monday, November 25
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> People can get details and register online.
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> Cover Oregon staff and community partners will guide Oregonians through the application, and help them complete it.
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> Be sure to have folks register now, and share with them the "How to Get Ready" and "What to Expect" information on the registration pages.
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> FAST-TRACK REMINDER LETTERS
> Fast-track eligible Oregonians will get reminder letter in the mail
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> Do you know someone who received the fast-track letter but hasn't sent it back? This week the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is mailing a reminder notice to Oregonians who qualify for fast-track enrollment.
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> If you know someone who receives the letter, please urge them to send the fast-track form back.
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> So far, about 70,000 Oregonians have already taken advantage of the fast-track option and will be enrolled in health care coverage beginning January 1, 2014. But we know there are more people who qualify. That's why we are sending out about 177,000 reminder notices this week.
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> You can see a copy of the letter and a fast-track fact sheet at www.OHP.Oregon.gov.  
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> How to enroll
> Fast-track eligible Oregonians do not have to fill out an application through Cover Oregon. All they have to do is send the fast-track form back in the self-addressed stamped envelope. It's the easiest and fastest way to get enrolled.
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> If people prefer to call, they can enroll at 1-800-699-9075. When they call, they should have their letter with them. They will be asked for their case number or client ID printed at the top of their letter.
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> Fast-track enrollment is available to adult Oregonians who meet qualification for the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) and who already qualify for either food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or health care benefits for children through Healthy Kids/OHP. Coverage starts January 1, 2014. 
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> OMIP & FHIAP MEMBERS
> Paper applications sent to OMIP & FHIAP members
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> On December 31, 2013, both the Oregon Medical Insurance Pool (OMIP) and the Family Health Insurance Assistance Program (FHIAP) will end. New coverage is available for Oregonians who receive health coverage or financial support to pay for their health insurance through these programs.
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> In the past, we asked OMIP and FHIAP members to apply for new health coverage online through Cover Oregon. That message has changed because right now, Cover Oregon's online application is not yet working. Therefore, the Oregon Health Authority is sending approximately 11,000 OMIP and FHIAP clients a paper application in the mail.
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> What members should do
> Members should fill out and return the application we send them no later than November 25, 2013. This will allow time to process the application in time to determine their eligibility - and enroll them in a health plan of their choice by the December 15 deadline - so their coverage can start on January 1, 2014, the day after their current coverage ends.
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> If you work with OMIP or FHIAP clients, please ask them to look for this application in the mail. They should read the information in the letter carefully and be sure to complete and return the application no later than November 25.
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> CREATING MATERIALS & REVIEW
> Process for creating and getting your materials reviewed
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> Partners are encouraged to create materials that represent your organizations, resonate with your communities, and that promote your partnership and services with Cover Oregon.
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> When creating materials, please work with your Regional Outreach Coordinator to ensure messaging and branding are most effective. Send a draft of your materials to your Regional Outreach Coordinator before distributing.
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> Using the Cover Oregon logo
> The Cover Oregon logo is available to download on Groupsite in the Photo Gallery. It is also available on the News and Media page of the Cover Oregon website. The logo may be added to outreach and enrollment materials, unmodified, to represent your services and partnership with Cover Oregon. If you're organization conducts enrollment assistance, you may request the Certified Community Partner logo from your regional outreach coordinator.
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> So, whether you're creating post cards, flyers, posters, letters, or other materials, please contact your Regional Outreach Coordinator for guidance before distribution.
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> SAMPLE MESSAGES FOR PARTNERS
> Personalize this message for your materials!
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> Below is a great example of messaging that works. Feel free to customize it to your material needs!
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> GET HEALTH INSURANCE
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> Did you know that more individuals and families in Oregon can now get health insurance and savings to make it low-cost or no-cost? Cover Oregon, the state's new health insurance marketplace, makes it easier for individuals and families to find health and dental insurance that works for them.
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> [ORGANIZATION NAME] is pleased to be one of many certified Cover Oregon community partners.
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> We are focused on helping a diverse mix of Oregonians, including [YOUR COMMUNITY / TARGETED POPULATION], learn about and enroll in private insurance and no cost coverage like the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) and Healthy Kids (HK) through Cover Oregon.
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> Please spread the word that people can reach out to us for help to compare plans, enroll in health insurance and access savings available only through Cover Oregon.
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> Working with [ORG NAME] to explore insurance options through Cover Oregon is free. We offer help over the phone or in person. To learn more and get assistance, please call [ORG NAME] at [(XXX) XXX-XXXX] between [HOURS / DAYS OF OPPERATION]. For more information about Cover Oregon, or to find a certified community partner or agent, visit www.coveroregon.com or call 1-855-CoverOR (1-855-268-3767). 
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> ORGANIZATION IDs
> What it is and how it's used
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> What is an organization ID and how is it used? We hope to clarify these questions for this important number. 
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> An organization ID is also known as a date stamp or an assister ID. It is NOT the same as the Cover Oregon member ID which the portal assigns to each individual user and it is not connected to application assistance. Organization IDs are assigned by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). Many organization IDs are the same as, or an extension of, original date stamp codes.
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> When assisting with a paper application, please be sure to include your organization ID number on page 13, in the "For Certified Community Partners or Agents Only" section. This same number will be automatically embedded in any application with which you assist in the portal.
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> If you call to check on the status of an application with which you assisted, you must supply your organization ID in order to update information. The call center will not be able to release updated information to a partner using a Cover Oregon member ID or an outdated date stamp code.
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> While one organization may have several locations which shared a date stamp historically, a unique organization ID has now been established for every location to allow these locations to appear individually in the Cover Oregon public search tool. Partner organizations should have been informed of new IDs as they were created. If you have any questions, please contact cpbusiness at coveroregon.com.
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> QUESTIONS? 
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> If you have any questions, please contact us at communitypartner at coveroregon.com.   
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> To ensure you receive the most up-to-date notices and information, be sure to add communitypartner at coveroregon.com to your email contacts.
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> STAY CONNECTED
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