State-based marketplaces open special enrollment periods alongside federal exchange Emily Boerger | Jan 28, 2021
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President Joe Biden announced on Thursday he will sign an executive order to open HealthCare.gov, the federally run health insurance marketplace, for a “Special Enrollment Period” from February 15, 2021 – May 15, 2021. The new enrollment period aims to offer Americans another opportunity to sign up for health coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The executive order applies to the federal marketplace, where the majority of states currently participate. However, other states that run their own state-based marketplaces have announced their plans to open a special enrollment period alongside the federal period.
OLYMPIA â Today, Dec. 15, is the deadline for signing up for health and dental insurance through the Washington Healthplanfinder exchange.
Signing up by Dec. 15 will ensure a starting date of Jan. 1, 2021, for the insurance, said the state exchange.
As of Dec. 10, more than 200,000 Washingtonians had signed up for 2021 coverage, 5 percent more than last year at the same time, or one person every 17 seconds. Among the 20,000 new customers, more than 40 percent have selected a new Cascade Care plan.
The new plans offer deductibles that are on average $1,000 less than other plans, and cover more services prior to meeting a deductible, including primary care visits, mental health services and generic drugs, said the state.
Over 200,000 have signed up for health coverage; Get covered by December 15 on Washington Healthplanfinder Washington Healthplanfinder | Dec 10, 2020
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As of Dec. 10, over 200,000 Washingtonians have signed up for 2021 coverage, 5% more than last year at this time, and one person every 17 seconds. Among the 20,000 new customers, over 40% have selected a new Cascade Care plan. These new plans offer deductibles that are on average $1,000 less than other plans, and cover more services prior to meeting a deductible, including primary care visits, mental health services, and generic drugs.
“As COVID-19 infection rates rise throughout our state, it is important not to leave this decision to the last