Raritan Bay Area YMCA Awarded $133,000 Grant to Facilitate Health Coverage Enrollment in New Jersey
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[Perth Amboy, New Jersey, November 14, 2023] — The Raritan Bay Area YMCA has been awarded a $133,000 grant to assist with enrolling uninsured and underinsured New Jersey residents in health coverage through Get Covered New Jersey, the state's official Health Insurance Marketplace. This grant will be instrumental in ensuring residents have access to the information and resources necessary to obtain healthcare coverage during the Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Period, which begins on November 1, 2023, and continues throughout the year.
“Providing residents with access to the health coverage they need remains a top priority for our Administration,” said Governor Murphy. “This investment in health insurance enrollment assistance and outreach will help residents who are uninsured or underinsured connect to high-quality affordable health insurance that can keep them and their families healthy and thriving.”
The RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA has Certified Assistors credentialed by the State of New Jersey, who will work closely with applicants to educate, provide expert assistance in determining their eligibility, identify any potential tax breaks and incentives, and guide those who wish to apply for financial help to reduce the cost of coverage, where applicable.
The RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA is committed to ensuring every eligible individual, regardless of their current coverage or financial situation, can access the affordable healthcare options available to them. This grant will make a significant impact in the lives of individuals and families who are seeking coverage for the first time or those who may no longer qualify for their existing healthcare coverage providing them free, unbiased assistance to locate and secure healthcare coverage.
"We are thrilled to have received this grant, which will allow us to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of New Jersey residents," said Steve Jobin, President & CEO, at the Raritan Bay Area YMCA. "Our team is fully committed to ensuring everyone has access to the healthcare coverage they need, providing them with the peace of mind that comes from having a secure, affordable health plan."
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The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change.
