Affordable Health Insurance

The 2022-2023 Open Enrollment Period for Get Covered NJ began on November 1, 2022, and runs until January 31, 2023.

If you have questions or would like personalized assistance in enrolling in a health insurance plan, Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central, and Southern NJ has Certified Application Counselors who can help. Email us at enrollment@ppgnnj.org to learn more.

Read below for more information and learn how you can enroll.

Having health insurance means you can see a range of health care providers when you need to.  It also means you can get preventative care (including birth control options) for free, without a copay.  Most people who don’t have insurance will have to pay a fine, but millions of Americans can get help paying for their insurance plan. 

No matter what, Planned Parenthood will still provide expert, quality care – if you have insurance or not.  You can still come to us for the care you need, when you need it – with or without insurance.

For more information, visit nj.gov/getcoverednj or www.PlannedParenthoodHealthInsuranceFacts.org.

How can Planned Parenthood help me enroll?

If you have questions or would like personalized assistance in enrolling in a health insurance plan, Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central, and Southern NJ has Certified Application Counselors who can help. 

Our Certified Application Counselors are available for in-person, phone, and virtual enrollment assistance sessions. We are following all safety guidelines from the CDC and the Department of Health relating to social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In-person meetings are available at community sites, including libraries, partner community agencies, and our Planned Parenthood health centers in Camden, Morristown, and Elizabeth, New Jersey.

Enrollment assistance from Planned Parenthood is completely free of charge.

Email us at enrollment@ppgnnj.org to learn more.

Want to know which plans are available for you?

You might be eligible for NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) if you meet certain income requirements. You can enroll in NJ FamilyCare at any time during the year, not just during the open enrollment period.  For information about enrollment in NJ FamilyCare, visit www.njfamilycare.org or call 609-989-4320.

If you are not eligible for NJ FamilyCare, you can learn more about affordable health insurance through the Get Covered NJ, which is a resource where people can browse for and compare health insurance plans, apply for coverage, and get answers to questions about insurance.  You can access Get Covered NJ online at nj.gov/getcoverednj.

Each insurance plan has a “network” or list of health care providers where you can go with your insurance card.  If you have a provider you want to see, make sure they’re on this list.  If you want to come to Planned Parenthood, or have Planned Parenthood as an option for care, look for a plan that includes us.  For a list of plans that include Planned Parenthood, visit www.PlannedParenthoodHealthInsuranceFacts.org.

Wondering when you can apply?

If you are eligible for NJ FamilyCare, you can apply at any time during the year.  For information about enrollment in NJ FamilyCare, visit www.njfamilycare.org or call 609-989-4320.

For plans through Get Covered NJ, the next open enrollment period will be at the end of the year.  However, if you have experienced certain life events, you may be eligible to enroll sooner.  Some examples of life events that may qualify you for a special enrollment period are:

• Getting married
• Having a baby, adopting a child, or placing a child for adoption
• Having a change in income or household status that affects eligibility for premium tax credits or cost-sharing reductions (if already enrolled in coverage)
• Permanently moving to a new area that offers different health plan options
• Gaining citizenship
• Leaving incarceration
• Losing other health coverage (including job loss, divorce, loss of eligibility for Medicaid, expiration of COBRA coverage, aging of a parent's plan, or a health plan being decertified). Note: loss of coverage does not include voluntarily quitting other health coverage or being terminated for not paying your premiums.
• A serious medical condition, an unexpected hospitalization, or temporary cognitive disability that kept you from enrolling during the open enrollment period

If you are rejected for Medicaid, the denial may qualify you for a special enrollment period.

Questions about costs?

Most uninsured Americans will get financial help to help buy an insurance plan.  This is part of the law.  The amount of financial help depends of a range of factors, including your annual income and family size.

You may qualify for lower premiums on a Get Covered NJ insurance plan if you meet certain income requirements.

If you don’t get insured, you will probably have to pay a fine of $325 (per person without insurance per household) or 2% of your income, whichever is more.

Visit www.PlannedParenthoodHealthInsuranceFacts.org for a handy calculator to find out how much financial help you can get and an estimate of how much you’ll pay for your insurance.

Ready to apply?  Here’s what you’ll need.

• A government-issued identification, such as a driver’s license, passport, or non-driver ID card
• Social Security number and date of birth for everyone in your household applying for coverage
• Employer and income information for every member of your household (from documents like last year’s tax returns, paystubs, or W-2 forms, and the name and address of any employers)
• A best estimate of your annual household income
• Tax filing status (Do you file taxes? If so, do you file them alone or with a spouse? How many dependents do you claim?)
• Policy numbers for other health insurance you or other family members may have
• If applicable, immigration number for any immigrant household members (e.g. green card number, employment authorization number)

Need help signing up?

If you have questions or would like personalized assistance in enrolling in a health insurance plan, Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central, and Southern NJ has Certified Application Counselors who can help. This is a completely free service to you. Email us at enrollment@ppgnnj.org to learn more.

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