GRANTMAKING OUR PROGRAMS RESEARCH + INSIGHTS ABOUT US DONATE Empowering the Uninsured Texas is at an inflection point. Historically, the Affordable Care Act has moved the needle in getting Texans the health coverage they need. Yet external factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic have accelerated the grim forecasts of uninsured rates in Texas, putting millions of Texans at risk—especially those already disproportionately impacted by systemic barriers to care. A community’s resiliency in times of turmoil is often linked to health outcomes—and many of the social determinants of health that create this link are risk factors in Central Texas. This troubling trend will not be reversed without timely action. St. David’s Foundation and its partners are committed to educating and empowering Central Texans to access affordable health insurance coverage. This commitment is founded in the belief that health coverage is vital to keeping yourself, your loved ones, and our communities protected and thriving today and tomorrow. Making an Impact: The Affordable Care Act Since the enactment of the Affordable Care Act over a decade ago, the federal health insurance marketplace has helped tens of millions of Americans get health insurance, including over a million Texans this past year. Yet there is still much work to be done, especially for Central Texans disproportionately impacted by care barriers and systemic inequities. St. David’s Foundation and its partners are committed to educating and empowering Central Texans to access affordable health insurance coverage. Read more on how empowering Texas’ uninsured drives a sustainable and equitable healthcare system. Helping individuals get insured also supports our community, as improving the health of Central Texans will take the burden off an already-strained healthcare system. Health coverage is the foundation upon which health equity can be sustained. When will 2022 enrollment take place? The 2022 Open Enrollment period will run from November 1, 2021, through January 15, 2022, on HealthCare.gov. Who is open enrollment for? Open enrollment is for people who don’t have health coverage through employment and/or government programs such as Medicare, who can sign up for quality, affordable health insurance on the Health Insurance Marketplace—also referred as an “exchange.” Want to learn more? Here’s a quick guide from HealthCare.gov. How can I support our underserved community access the care they need? We’ve compiled a list of resources on enrollment assistance and outreach materials from our community partners below. If you know of additional enrollment resources that would be helpful, you can submit them to commsteam@stdavidsfoundation.org. Lonestar Circle of Care Marketplace Open Enrollment Assistance Lone Star Circle of Care will be offering application and enrollment assistance at multiple locations with extended hours to serve the community. Find dates and locations here. You can also download this flyer with appointment information in English and Spanish. Foundation Communities Open Enrollment Assistance Foundation Communities ACA Enrollment Outreach Toolkit Enrollment Messaging and Data from Every Texan Young Invincibles Open Enrollment Toolkit Sign up to Keep in Touch Follow us on: Search The St. David'S Foundation Site: © 2021 St. David's Foundation. All rights reserved. GRANTMAKING Our Strategic Priorities Evaluation and Strategic Learning Grants Grant Partners Grantee Homepage Funding Opportunities Community Health Needs Assessments OUR PROGRAMS COVID-19 Response Capacity Building Dental Program AgingWell Scholarships Toast of the Town RESEARCH + INSIGHTS ABOUT US Stories Board & Leadership Foundation Team Careers + Opportunities St. David’s HealthCare Innovation Center Financials and Annual Reports Contact Us