HHS Launches Video Contest with Young Invincibles
- By BSTQ Staff
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Young Invincibles have launched a video contest in an effort to inform young people about health insurance coverage and new options under the Affordable Care Act. People can submit entries and vote for their favorite videos at www.healthyyoungamerica.org.
“The millennial generation has always been a creative generation, which is why we are so pleased to partner with HHS in launching the Healthy Young America video contest,” said Aaron Smith, co-founder and executive director of Young Invincibles. “Educating millions of young people about the changes coming this year is vital to helping them achieve economic security. This competition will engage young people by reaching them through a medium that they prefer to use when sharing and receiving content.”
Young Invincibles is in the midst of a nationwide campaign designed to inform young adults about coming changes and new options. The campaign includes a healthcare “train the trainers” promotional program to help community leaders be informed about new changes. A website with frequently asked questions and a mobile app to help consumers learn their options, find local healthcare services and get information on enrollment events this fall also are included in the campaign.
Young people also can access a variety of online tools through HealthCare.gov, and they can count on in-person help to get answers to their questions to help them enroll beginning Oct. 1. They can use the site to join web chats or call (800) 318-2596 to get help from a trained customer service representative. “Health insurance is out of reach for millions of young people today because it costs too much or isn’t offered through a job,” said HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. “Soon, the health insurance marketplace will give uninsured young people the opportunity to enroll in affordable health insurance, and the Healthy Young America video contest will help them tell their stories to other young people.”
