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2A | FEBRUARY 18, 2021 | COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL On The Record COVID-19 special enrollment health coverage period begins Feb. 15 was the first day of a COVID-19 special enrollment period, which lasts until May 15. This special enrollment period will allow people throughout the United States, including Orego- nians, who are looking for health coverage to shop at HealthCare.gov. The COVID-19 pan- demic has brought signifi- cant change to hundreds of thousands of Oregonians, who either lost their job or experienced a loss in income. As a result, these Oregonians may be newly eligible for financial help to purchase health insurance. Unlike a typical special enrollment period, this en- rollment period is available to everyone, not just those who have experienced a life event. Until May 15, any per- son who is eligible to shop through the Marketplace may enroll in new cover- age or change their current plan. Insurance agents and community partner orga- nizations throughout the state are available to help people apply for financial assistance and choose pri- vate plans. People can also browse plans and find out how much savings they are eli- gible for at Oregon-Health- Care.gov/WindowShop. Oregonians who do not get health insurance through their job or a pro- gram such as the Oregon Health Plan or Medicare may qualify for help paying for 2021 coverage through the Oregon Health Insur- ance Marketplace. Even if people are temporarily un- insured or are currently en- rolled in COBRA coverage, they can sign up for help to get health insurance for 2021. “The pandemic has made life uncertain for many Or- egonians. We want to help you find a way to control your finances,” said Chiqui Flowers, administrator of the Oregon Health Insur- ance Marketplace. “Quality health coverage protects your financial future in the event that you get sick, injured, or something else unforeseen happens.” “It is true. The pandem- ic has proven that life is unpredictable. That can be scary when it comes to the health and financial securi- ty of your family,” said Amy Coven, communications strategist for the Oregon Health Insurance Market- place. “Health coverage brings predictability to health needs that may arise, as well as a wealth of bene- fits to keep you healthy.” Individuals making $51,040 or less per year, and families of four making $104,800 or less, may get help paying for coverage. In 2020, more than seven in 10 Oregonians who chose plans through HealthCare. gov got financial help for monthly premiums and out-of-pocket costs. These savings lowered the average premium to just $145 per month. To apply, go to Oregon- HealthCare.gov until May 15 and answer a few Ore- gon-specific questions to get to the right application. You can also search the “get help” directory on Oregon- HealthCare.gov to find an insurance agent or commu- nity partner organization to help complete the applica- tion and enroll. Insurance agents and community partners pro- vide local, one-on-one as- sistance at no charge to the client. This help is available vir- tually and over the phone, as well as in person follow- ing safety protocols. The Oregon Health In- surance Marketplace, a part of state government, helps people get health insur- ance when they do not have job-based coverage, and do not qualify for the Oregon Health Plan or another pro- gram. The Marketplace is the state-level partner to HealthCare.gov, and a di- vision of the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS). For more information, go to Oregon- HealthCare.gov. State requires insurers to cover COVID-19 vaccinations The State of Oregon now requires health bene- fit plans in Oregon to cov- er costs of vaccination for COVID-19, following an order by state Public Health Director Rachael Banks. The Jan. 27 determina- tion cites Oregon Revised Statute 743A.264 (2) and (3) in mandating that pri- vate health plans operating in Oregon not charge pa- tients for most costs related to providing the vaccine. That includes the cost of all doses of the vaccine and associated supplies, and ex- penses for administering the shot, such as those re- lated to staff time. The Oregon Health Plan and Medicare programs do not charge patients for costs of vaccinations. “We are in the midst of a devastating pandemic that has affected more than 142,000 people in Oregon and claimed almost 2,000 lives,” Banks said. “There should be no financial bar- rier to getting the vaccine, whether it’s a copay or ad- ministrative fee. Even small costs can be a big burden for people with limited re- sources, particularly con- sidering the economic chal- lenges people have faced for the last year.” She said she encourages providers to bill patients’ insurance for any vaccina- tion costs and avoid asking or expecting patients to cover vaccine administra- tion costs. In her order, Banks points to “[t]wo safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines (that) are currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Ad- ministration (FDA) under Emergency Use Authoriza- tion.” Both vaccines — one made by Pfizer-BioNTech, the other by Moderna — “are currently available to eligible individuals in Ore- gon. More COVID-19 vac- cines may become available following clinical trials and approval by the FDA.” Therefore, the order con- tinues, “having determined there exists a disease out- break and that vaccination is necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the cost of vaccination for COVID-19 shall be covered by insurance …” Oregonians who have questions about their in- surance coverage are en- couraged to contact their Coordinated Care Organi- SNAP food purchases lost to outages can be replaced The Oregon Depart- ment of Human Services (ODHS) is able to replace food purchased with SNAP benefits if there was a loss of food due to the recent power outages. Food may be replaced for SNAP recipients who: • Lost food due to a pow- er outage, home damage or other misfortune • Make a request to re- place the food loss within 10 days of the date the food is destroyed in a household misfortune. • SNAP households that lost or tossed food that was unsafe to eat, can request SNAP replacement benefits — but they need to do so within 10 days of the loss. Replacement benefits are not automatic. More information is available online at www. oregon. gov/ d hs / ASSI S TA N C E / F O O D - B E N E F I T S / Page s / R e pl a c e - ment%20-Benefits.aspx. zation, insurance company or agent. If they still have ques- tions or concerns, consum- er advocates are available. Oregon Health Plan: Call Oregon Health Authority at 800-273-0557 (toll-free). Commercial insurance plans: Call the Oregon Di- vision of Financial Regula- tion at 888-877-4894 (toll- free). Medicare: Call 800-633- 4227 (toll-free). Public Notices The Lowest Rates in Lane County Ludmilla White 1922-2021 On Wednesday, January 27, 2021, Ludmilla White passed away at the age of 98. Ludmilla was born on August 28, 1922 in Odessa, Ukraine to Evgenia and Wil- hem Voigt. She attended Th e Linguistic Institute in Odessa majoring in German and En- glish. She could speak, read and write in Russian, Ukrani- an, German and English. Ludmilla had a diffi cult life in the Soviet Union es- pecially once WWII started. When German and Russian troops invaded, her family decided to escape. Unfortu- nately, this would be without her brother, Vladimir, as he had already been detained to be trained as a soldier. Th ey were refugees wandering across Europe for two years, eventually ending up in Ba- varia. Th ey were assisted by the Red Cross but ultimately sur- vived because of the sewing machine they kept with them from home. Th is allowed them to make clothing for people. Th e people traded food and additional sheets for the clothes. Th at sewing machine kept them from starving. She met her husband, Andy, a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army, while in Ba- varia at a Russian/American wedding. Th ey themselves wed on June 22, 1948 in Ba- varia. She immigrated to the U.S. in 1952 and proudly be- came an American citizen in 1957. Andy had a 26yr. mili- tary career. Eighteen of those years were spent in Germany which they both enjoyed. Th ey also lived in Southern California from 1966-1976 when they then moved to Cottage Grove, OR. Ludmilla was an excellent seamstress and needlecraft er. She taught a sewing and craft class through L.C.C. and the local Senior Center for years. She also taught a senior fi t- ness class up until her early 90’s. She was an amazing singer and belonged to many choirs throughout her life. She had a passion for garden- ing, doll collecting and oil painting. She enjoyed history, traveling and was always up for an adventure. Ludmilla was preceded in death by her husband, An- derson K White, and a son, Anderson (Gene) Eugene White. She is survived by three children, Robert Dale White, Michael Van White, Tatyana K Munoz, seven grandchil- dren and fi ve great grand- children. Why Choose Us PUBLIC MEETINGS, TRUSTEE NOTICES, PROBATE, AUCTION & FORECLOSURE NOTICES, AND MORE. Online Cremation Arrangements At Smith•Lund•Mills We offer a value-added service to our community, the option to make cremation arrangements entirely online. With a few simple steps you can plan and pay for a cremation without leaving your home. Published weekly in the Cottage Grove Sentinel and online at cgsentinel.com Visit smithlundmills.com today and click on, “Get Started.” S entinel C ottage G rove Daniel S. Chapman June 8, 1972 – February 10, 2021 Devoted to Christine his wife of more than 20 years. Devoted to all his children, also his brothers J.C. and Paul Chapman; mother and stepfather Diane & Bob Zuvich and father James L. 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