Sunday is the deadline to enroll in a health-insurance plan under the Affordable Care Act and avoid penalty fines.
Several locations around the area are offering open enrollment today:
Methodist Hospital in South Philadelphia
2301 S. Broad St.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ceiba (Bilingual service available) in North Philadelphia
149 W. Susquehanna Ave.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Bala Cynwyd Shopping Center
175 E. City Ave.
10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Those wishing to enroll should bring the following for all family members:
- Social Security number (or documented numbers for immigrants)
- Address
- Date of birth
- Information on tobacco use
- Income information (paystubs or W-2 forms, wage and tax statements)
- Employer information (name, address, phone number, policy number for any current health plans)
- Information from employer about any job-related health insurance
The fine for not enrolling by the deadline is 2.5 percent of income or $695, whichever is higher.
For more information, visit www.healthcare.gov.
