These resources can help you reach out to people included in special groups, such as American Indians, Medicare beneficiaries, and young adults. The fact sheets, partner publications, and associated web sites explain the programs and services available to them.
African Americans
American Indian/Alaska Natives
- Behavioral Health Brochure
- CMS Important Dates
- Healthy Students Brochure
- Employer Sponsored Insurance & Affordability
- Employer Sponsored Insurance for You and Your Family
- Medicare Prescription Drug Plans for American Indians and Alaska Natives
- CHIP, Medicaid, Medicare, and the Health Insurance Marketplace at a Glance
- The Value of Health Insurance (American Indian) (reviewed November 2020)
- The Value of Health Insurance (Alaska Native) (reviewed November 2020)
- Strategies for Behavioral Health Organizations to Promote New Health Insurance Opportunities in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities (SMA14-4821)
- Tribal Glossary Brochure
- Coverage to Care Tribal Brochure
- Enroll Now! Bookmark
- Bringing Better Health Care to Native Communities
- Essential Health Benefits for American Indians and Alaska Natives
- Health Insurance 101 for American Indians
- Health Insurance 101 for Alaska Natives
- ACA Youth Health Care Brochure
- ACA Urban Health Care Brochure
- ACA Men's Health Care Brochure
- ACA Women's Health Care Brochure
Asian American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Children
Courts and corrections systems
Health care providers
- What You Should Know About Provider Networks
- What You Should Know About Seeing Your Doctor
Homeless
Immigrants
- Providing Effective Communication and Language Assistance – June 16, 2021 (slides)
- Serving Special Populations: Consumers with Limited English Proficiency – posted June 2021
- Attesting to and Verifying Citizenship and Immigration Status – March 4, 2014 (slides)
- Public Charge
- Getting Help in a Language Other Than English
- Electronic Verification of Immigration Status
- Your Marketplace Application: Identity Proofing & Information Inconsistencies
- Immigration Document Uploads on HealthCare.gov
- Clarification of Existing Practices Related to Certain Health Care Information (Immigration status)
Individuals with disabilities
- Serving Consumers with Disabilities – posted December 2020
- Overview of Assisting People with Disabilities in the Marketplace – February 28, 2014 (slides)
Latinos and Hispanics
- Best Practices for Outreach to Latino Communities – December 12, 2018 (slides)
- Strategies for Behavioral Health Organizations to Promote New Health Insurance Opportunities in Latino and Hispanic Communities (SMA14-4820)
LGBT
- Out2Enroll Website: www.Out2Enroll.org
- Out2Enroll: Key Lessons for LGBT Outreach and Enrollment Under the Affordable Care Act
- Strong Families: Where to Start, What to Ask: A Guide for LGBT People Choosing Health Care Plans
- ASPE Research Brief: Outreach and Enrollment for LGBT Individuals: Promising Practices from the Field
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Affordable Care Act (ACA) Enrollment Assistance for LGBT Communities: A Resource for Behavioral Health Providers
- HHS LGBT Portal
Local leadership
- Affordable Care Act: Tips for Partnering with Health Centers on Outreach and Enrollment Activities
- The Partnership Center: Healthy Communities, Healthy Congregations – October 10, 2014 (slides)
Medicaid beneficiaries
- Medicaid Enrollment: Your Guide for Engaging People Experiencing Homelessness
- Apply for Medicaid & CHIP through the Health Insurance Marketplace
Medicare beneficiaries
Refugees
Rural populations
- Assisting Rural Consumers - June 8, 2018 (slides)
- HRSA: Looking at 2016 Open Enrollment: Learning from Rural Outreach and Enrollment Efforts 2013-2015
- Serving Special Populations: Rural Areas – Fast Facts for Assisters – April 27, 2016
Veterans
Veterans "Deep Dive" Presentation for Assisters – November 2017
Women
Young adults
- Enrolling Young Adults and Other Hard-to-Reach Populations – July 26, 2019 (slides)
- What do I need to know about the Marketplace?
- Know Your Rights
- Losing Job-based coverage
- Protect Yourself from Fraud
- Report Life Changes to the Marketplace After You Enroll in Coverage
- Report Changes (postcard)