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Understanding APTC

March 21, 2023

Understanding APTC The Advance Premium Tax Credit (APTC) is a tax credit that was introduced as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to help make healthcare coverage more affordable for Americans. The APTC is available to individuals and families who purchase health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace. In this blog post, we will explore what APTC is, how it works, and its impact on the healthcare system. What is APTC? APTC is a tax credit that helps lower the cost of health insurance premiums for people who meet certain income requirements. The credit is based on a person’s projected income for the year, and it can be applied to the monthly insurance premium to reduce the amount owed. The amount of the credit is based on a sliding

“Rebuilding Juntas”: Community Helps Houston Families and Seniors

October 10, 2022

Are you a CHIP or STAR (Medicaid) Community Member? This article is for our Marketplace Members. We have resources dedicated especially for you on The Sun. Click here >> × Dismiss alert Community Health Choice volunteers partnered with Rebuilding Together Houston during Hispanic American Heritage Month for “Rebuilding Juntas.” The primary focus was helping seniors and families rebuild homes damaged during severe weather events. More than a dozen Community volunteers helped restore a home in the Harrisburg area east of downtown Houston. We’re grateful to Rebuilding Together Houston for their leadership, and the opportunity to help families and senior citizens in the Houston area. Previous Next

Community Says Yes Again

November 9, 2021

Are you a CHIP/STAR Community Member? This resource is for our Marketplace Members, but we have lots of resources dedicated especially for our CHIP and STAR (Medicaid) Members and their families at The Sun Newsletter. Click here to access resources and information from The Sun. × Dismiss alert Five Reasons Why Former Community Health Members Should Re-Enroll Now Former Marketplace Members, we miss you! We’re now offering more affordable health plan options. Depending on your income and family size, you may qualify for extra savings by as much as $85 per person, per month! Community Health Choice is still your local, nonprofit health plan with real customer service from people who care about you and your family. Give us a look! We want to be your health insurance plan again. Say “YES” and

Yes to Your Whole Family

November 4, 2021

Are you a CHIP or STAR (Medicaid) Community Member? This article is for our Marketplace Members. We have resources dedicated especially for you on The Sun. Click here >> × Dismiss alert Community Health Choice Offers Medicare D-SNP Members, unite! If you like your Marketplace plan, why not spread the word to the rest of your family? As a local, nonprofit health plan, we have affordable options to fit every stage of life. MEDICARE D-SNP FOR: Adults 65+ who are eligible for Medicare and Medicaid Adults 21+ with disabilities or severe/disabling chronic conditions and are also eligible for Medicare and Medicaid Individuals who make $13,000 or less Couples who make $17,500 or less CALL 281.729.0689 or visit Communityhealthchoice.org/SayYes/.

Mobile Learning for Texas Children

September 24, 2021

Are you a CHIP or STAR (Medicaid) Community Member? This article is for our Marketplace Members. We have resources dedicated especially for you on The Sun. Click here >> × Dismiss alert Why We’re a Collab-Lab Partner “Every day, we see the value of early education and enrichment to help children get on track for success. I see the need and value as the CEO of Community Health Choice, and I also see the need and value as a mother of small children.” –Lisa Wright, CEO Learn More Community Health Choice is proud to sponsor and celebrate a significant new way to help children achieve healthier and more hope-filled lives. Community was honored to be an early donor with the Collaborative for Children for their new mobile learning initiative called

Video: More Than a Health Plan

June 30, 2021

Community Health Choice isn’t just your health plan. We’re your partner in making Texas a better place to live, thrive, and be well. We focus on connecting you to the best, most affordable health care and resources, not just when you’re sick but to make sure you stay healthy as well. We work life forward for you and your family. That means while we provide health resources and advice you can trust, we also provide resources and programs focused around social support, community support, job training and education. This includes such topics as: Money management education Job training Career advancement Early childhood development Reading readiness Our Life Services team extends our reach to Community Members. Two programs our Life Services team developed and manage include our KinderReady and CareerReady programs.

Video: Diontre’s Story

June 2, 2021

Diontre grew up as the youngest of five children. She was rich in the fact that she was surrounded by family, but they were not well off. Her mom did not have a high school diploma and never held a steady job. However, Diontre and her siblings never realized their family lived paycheck to paycheck. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yfk7xo5w-HoIn high school, Diontre skipped so much school during her senior year that she was kicked out. The principal told her she could not graduate. Diontre was devastated and upset with herself. She met with the principal and a counselor to work out a plan. Through hard work, perseverance and a stringent schedule, she graduated. Among her group of friends, five girls had routinely skipped school with her. Diontre was the only one of the five

Video: CareerReady Scholar Raul Aguirre

May 18, 2021

Raul was awarded the CareerReady Scholarship when he was a 2018 high school senior at AAMA Sanchez Charter School. Through CareerReady, Raul was able to complete the A+ IT program at Houston Community College. With the help of his Life Coach, Raul created his resume and started applying for jobs. It was difficult to find a job he was eligible for because he had no work experience. To give him hands-on work experience, Community created an entry level apprenticeship called CareerReady 2.0 in their IT department. This work experience gave Raul the opportunity to shine and improve his skill set. The mentorship he received from his supervisors motivated him to go back to school and further his education. Currently, Raul is a thriving employee in Community’s IT department and is enrolled in

Helping Our Students Thrive

May 6, 2021

Community Conversations: Helping Our Students through the COVID-19 Pandemic On May 4, 2021, Greater Houston area education experts joined our fourth Community Conversations live event discussing the far-reaching impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students. For this panel, we were joined by Tysheka McKinnie, Assistant Principal, Goodman ACE Elementary School, in the Aldine Independent School District Adeeb Barqawi, President and CEO of ProUnitas, a Texas nonprofit connecting students for life resources. Adeeb was a physics teacher at Kashmere High School in Northeast Houston Matt Barnes, co-founder and parent coach for The Education Game, helping parents equip their students as learners, and a longtime educational leader, and Moderator Jaundrea Clay, reporter and editor at the Houston Chronicle, and founding editor of HouWeAre, the Chronicle’s newsletter examining the intersection of race, identity

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