“Champions” Help Consumers Understand New Insurance Marketplace

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius recognized more than 900 Champions for Coverage organizations nationwide in September. These businesses have trained and certified volunteers from each state who will help Americans without affordable insurance to learn about their Health Insurance Marketplace options and help them enroll in a plan.

Champions for Coverage is composed of national and local hospitals, civic organizations, communities of faith, bloggers and community health centers. Volunteers from these organizations use print and digital materials provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to assist consumers through the enrollment process. They also assist consumers by posting information on their websites, providing health law information in their offices and hosting educational events.

To view the list of Champions for Coverage organizations, visit marketplace.cms.gov/help-us/champion.html. To join the growing list of Champions forCoverage, visit marketplace.cms.gov/helpus/champion-apply.html.