"How do I apply for health insurance?"

AmeriCorps VISTA members are eligible to participate in one of two plans under the Health Benefit Program (Healthcare Allowance or Health Benefit Plan).  Applying for this can seem like a daunting task, but follow these simple steps and you'll be insured in no time. 

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1. Check eligibility by answering the following questions for direction on plan selection:

• Do you have coverage under a parent or spouse's plan, or your own plan purchased through the Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicaid, Medicare, or Tricare?
  If yes: Choose option 1 - You are eligible for the AmeriCorps VISTA Healthcare Allowance;

• Do you have no other insurance and need limited benefits only for accidents and injuries that occur during your VISTA service term*?
  If yes: Choose option 2 - You are eligible for the AmeriCorps VISTA Health Benefit Plan;

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2. Fill out attached form and enter in necessary information (Click here for form). 

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3. Send form via email to: VISTAcare@imglobal.com or mail to: : IMG P.O. Box 88506 Indianapolis, IN 46208

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"What if I want to renew for another year?"

We are excited to hear you are interested in renewing for another year of VISTA service. To successfully re-enroll, follow these two simple steps:

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1. Inform the VISTA Supervisor or VISTA Leader of your decision, three months prior to end of current service year.

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2. Complete future plans form

• At least 60 days before your end-of-service date, you will need to complete the AmeriCorps VISTA Future Plans form. This form can be found at my.americorps.gov under the "Close-of-Service" tab.

• On this form, this where you will indicate your intentions to service an additional year. 

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"My service year is coming to a close? What's next?

In order to have a successful end of service, please note the following steps:
1. Complete future plans form.

• At least 60 days before your end-of-service date, you will need to complete the AmeriCorps VISTA Future Plans form. This form can be found at my.americorps.gov under the "Close-of-Service" tab.

• The form will ask whether you wish to:

  • Complete service as scheduled​

  • Extend service for less than one yer

  • Re-enroll for an additional year

  • Terminate service early

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2. Close of service travel assistance ​

• VISTA candidates approved to relocate at the beginning of service are eligible to receive a Close of Service Travel Allowance when they finish service. The allowance is intended to help offset the cost of returning home from the service site.

• Travel reimbursement vouchers will be posted in my.americorps.gov no later than fifteen days prior to your end-of-service date.

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3. Selection of end-of-service award​

• End-of-service stipend

  • If selected, you will automatically receive the payment with your last two living allowance payments, provided you complete your term of service as scheduled and your end-of-service documents are submitted to the CNCS State Office.​

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award​

  • If selected, the award becomes available for your use after you successfully complete service.

  • The value of the award is tied to the maximum Pell Grant level during the fiscal year in which you served.​

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