Open health care enrollment ends Tuesday

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FILE – This file image provided by U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service shows the website for HealthCare.gov. Close to half a million people who lost their health insurance amid the economic shutdown to slow the spread of COVID-19 have gotten coverage through HealthCare.gov, the government reported Thursday, June 25, 2020. (U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service via AP, File)

Keeping your family safe while making ends meet can be stressful, especially in a time crunch, but there’s help available from people who live right here in Southwest Florida.

Tuesday is the last day to sign up for insurance under the Affordable Care Act, also known as “Obamacare.” Experts say a lot of people are hesitant to apply because they assume they won’t qualify for coverage. But the marketplace is really designed for working families like yours.

“A family of four with a household income as high as $100,000 a year is actually eligible for some financial help, so don’t assume the financial help isn’t for you,” said Joshua Peck, co-founder of Get America Covered.

If you’re worried about navigating the marketplace there’s help available for free: HealthCare.gov shows you every local agent and broker trained and certified by the federal government to help you with your application.

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