ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
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Need health insurance? The Cognosante Enrollment Assistance Program (EAP) is here to help you explore your healthcare coverage options through the Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicaid, the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or Medicare. We provide free and impartial services to find options that fit your budget and meet your needs. If you’re uninsured or just want to learn about your choices, we can help! Book an appointment today.
Our Services
Our certified EAP Assisters can help you better understand these options. We are ready to answer your questions, guide you through the application and enrollment process, or refer you—if necessary—to another agency for support.
This service is free and can be provided virtually or in-person.
- You can re-apply for Medicaid or CHIP to find out if you still qualify.
- You may be able to get low-cost, quality health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace.
- You may be eligible for health coverage through your current employer.
- You may be able to sign up for Medicare (if you are over 65, have certain disabilities, End-Stage Renal Disease or ALS) without paying a late enrollment penalty.
What is the EAP and Who is Cognosante?
The Enrollment Assistance Program (EAP) was established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide targeted Marketplace application and enrollment assistance for consumers determined to be ineligible for Medicaid or CHIP coverage. CMS provides this support through local Assisters who are trained and certified to work on the agency’s behalf.
Cognosante, a private company with experience helping individuals enroll in Qualified Health Plans, provides the trained and certified Assisters for the Enrollment Assistance Program.
You may see materials with Cognosante’s or CMS’ healthcare.gov logos on them. If you are in doubt, look for official government seals or logos or ask to see our Assisters’ certifications.
SCHEDULE An Appointment
Click here to schedule an appointment with an EAP Assister.
Consent Form
Before we can provide enrollment assistance, you must give your consent to do so. Click here to read the Consent Form, which includes our roles and responsibilities.
PRIVACY STATEMENT
Read how we will use and protect your information in our Privacy Statement.
STEPS TO GETTING ASSISTANCE
Schedule an appointment in your state through our scheduling tool
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Prepare for the appointment by gathering required information
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Be on time for your scheduled appointment (or reschedule in advance if needed)
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Let your EAP Assister know if you need an interpreter or other accommodation for assistance
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Book An Appointment
Protecting Yourself
Cognosante employs certified Enrollment Assisters. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provides a certificate for each trained, certified Enrollment Assister.
Your Assister will provide their CMS certificate upon request. It looks like this certificate and contains their unique Enrollment Assister assigned ID number.
For tips on how to protect yourself from fraud, visit Protect Yourself from Fraud.
Questions?
Arizona
(480) 420-0280
Florida
Calhoun County
(850) 739-5055
Washington County
(850) 938-4452
All Other FL Counties
1-877-864-4370
Illinois
(312) 724-9946
Louisiana
(318) 408-2729
Michigan
(313) 572-1452
Montana
(406) 272-3295
North Carolina
Guilford & Mecklenburg Counties
(336) 310-8874
Robeson & Scotland Counties
(910) 250-8760
Ohio
(740) 340-1189
Oklahoma
(405) 212-9444
South Carolina
(843) 702-6728
Tennessee
(901) 244-3886
Texas
(877) 864-4370
Utah
(801) 415-9572
