HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WABY) — This year's Virginia Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period ends Tuesday at 11:59 p.m.
December 15th was the last day to register for medical insurance starting January 1st, and Tuesday was the last day to apply for medical insurance starting February 1st. General registration began on November 1st.
This new resource completely replaces the previous resource. healthcare.gov As the state's designated health insurance market. This marketplace is a “one-stop shop” for insurance plan selection, connecting Virginians with affordable health plans that cover essential health care needs.
The Virginia General Assembly established the Marketplace to help Virginians obtain and maintain affordable health insurance.
Keven Patchett, director of the Virginia Health Benefit Exchange, said consumers will continue to be able to purchase the same health insurance plans that were available through HealthCare.gov, and nearly 9 out of 10 customers will be able to afford it. I mentioned that I was eligible for savings.
“Consumers shouldn't see higher health care costs at this time. That's better for Virginia than what other states are currently facing with health care costs. “There are,” Patchett said.
After the open enrollment period ends, state residents who experience a qualifying life event, such as giving birth or losing health insurance eligibility, may be eligible to enroll in a special enrollment period.
This new state-based marketplace is completely focused on the needs of Virginia and will also assist those who have lost or are at risk of losing Medicaid coverage. can.
From March 2023 to February 2024, Virginia will review Medicaid health insurance to see who is still eligible. Those who are not eligible are eligible to enroll in new health insurance. According to their website.
“In some cases, we will find that those individuals may still be eligible for Medicaid, and we will make that determination and re-enroll them in Medicaid through their state Medicaid agency.” If not, we have a wide range of resources available to you,” Patchett said.
You can start by visiting marketplace.virginia.gov Find the best option for you and your family.
