02/18/2021
January 28, 2021, President Biden signed an executive order to reopen the federal marketplace selling Affordable Care Act plans.
Key Points
• The Special Enrollment Period (SEP) will go into effect February 15, 2021 through May 15, 2021, which is when consumers will be able to begin enrolling in plans on www.healthcare.gov.
• The intent of the SEP is to give consumers who need health care coverage during the pandemic the opportunity to sign up.
• The executive order directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take action to open a new COVID SEP. Further guidance from HHS and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is expected as a result with more details.
• Plan effective dates will be first of the month following enrollment, and no qualifying special enrollment reason will need to be given.
• Current members have an opportunity to change their current plan to another marketplace plan as well as add dependents, if needed.
• Enrolling through our agency does NOT affect your monthly premium or subsidy amount. We are here to assist with enrollment, individual healthcare laws and procedures, and customer service throughout the plan year.
• Please contact us for more information or to sign up!! 828-318-8762 Susan Morgan / [email protected]