Over 3.2 million Floridians signed up for health insurance benefits through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), up more than 500,000 than last year. Tampa State Representative Kathy Castor stated, “Floridians will save an average of $590/year, spending no more than 8.5% of their income on premiums, while receiving all the benefits of the Affordable Care Act including coverage for preexisting conditions like cancer and diabetes.”
Services
Provides a comprehensive public awareness campaign aimed at identifying and assisting uninsured individuals across Palm Beach County to access and navigate the Health Exchange Marketplace.
- Assist consumers submit eligibility application
- Clarify differences among health coverage options
- Help consumers make informed decisions
- Offer targeted assistance to underserved or vulnerable populations
Participation Requirements
Any individual that meets the following:
- 18 years or older
- Live in the United States and is a U.S. Citizen, national or lawfully present
- Not incarcerated
- Earn a minimum of 100% of the federal poverty level
- Involuntary loss of coverage
- Individual plan renewing outside of the regular open enrollment
- Becoming a dependent or gaining a dependent
- Marriage
- Divorce
- Becoming a United States citizen or lawfully present resident
- A permanent move
- An employer-sponsored plan becomes unaffordable or stops providing minimum value
Urban League Community Empowerment Center
2107 North Tamarind Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Hours of operation: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday
- Rachelle Avril – (Creole speaking) 561-884-9883 or Ravril@ulpbc.org
- Kethlie Charles – (Creole speaking) 561-875-9719 or Kcharles@ulpbc.org
- Joan Kennedy – (English speaking) 561 -833-1461 ext. 3024 or Jkennedy@ulpbc.org
- Barbara Martinez – (Spanish speaking) 561-884-9882 or B_martinez@ulpbc.org
To Further Support Us
The success of Urban League of Palm Beach County programs hinges on the support of grant funders, and community partners. Your generous contributions of time and resources will assist underserved individuals and families in their pursuit of economic mobility. If you’re interested in volunteering for our programs or events, please contact us below.
Thank you for your kind consideration!
Contact UsHelp us raise public awareness to assist uninsured individuals across Palm Beach County, so they can access and navigate the Health Exchange Marketplace.
Health and Wellness Program Funders
