Prepare for Open Enrollment

Sept. 29, 2021

This week, we begin delivering Hot Topics for the individual ACA market. Expect product information, enrollment tips, regulatory updates, and other critical and time-sensitive news to help you get ready for the hottest time of the year.

New ACA Final Rules from CMS

What’s new: On Sept. 17, CMS announced new final rules that affect the individual ACA market. The two most notable changes include an extended open enrollment (OE) season and a new special enrollment period (SEP).

Longer OE period: ACA open enrollment will extend through Jan. 15, 2022. Consumers who enroll in a qualified health plan on or before Dec. 15 will have a Jan. 1 effective date. Those who enroll between Dec. 16 and Jan. 15 will have a Feb. 1 effective date. The beginning of OE remains Nov. 1.

New SEP: A new monthly SEP will allow consumers with a projected annual household income no greater than 150% of the federal poverty level to enroll in Marketplace coverage with low or no premiums after tax credits are applied.

Get the details: Read CMS' press release and detailed fact sheet for more information.

 

Last Updated: Dec. 06, 2023