Losing Coverage Outside of Open Enrollment


This is horrible! i hate obama care! My 7 children and I had healthcare but my husband changed jobs and one messed up the timing to get him insurance. So what do we pay 1% for him not having insurance!? we all suffer! he never even needed a dr. all year! How stupid! Government is… Read More

Losing Insurance and Open Enrollment

I had insurance for years, although I very rarely used it. Because the monthly payment was an ‘e-payment’ that was subtracted directly from my account, and because I could count the number of times I used the insurance in five years on one hand with three fingers left over, I was not aware that ObamaCare… Read More

Free eBook ObamaCare Open Enrollment 2015

Today we released our free ObamaCare eBook, the ObamaCareFacts.com Guide to Open Enrollment 2015.  We help you understand how to get covered and stay covered in the Health Insurance Marketplace. We also review tips and tricks for getting lower costs, getting the right plan, and explain everything from the fee, to open enrollment, to health insurance… Read More

Getting Ready For Open Enrollment 2015

ObamaCare open enrollment 2015 deadline

ObamaCare’s open enrollment period for 2015 starts on November 15th, 2014 and ends on February 15th, 2015.  Let’s review the most important things to know about open enrollment in the health insurance marketplace for 2015. • Open enrollment is the only time you can get cost assistance, enroll in a plan, or change plans.  This is true whether you… Read More

ObamaCare Open Enrollment Period

Obamacare open enrollment 2024

When is Open Enrollment for ObamaCare, Medicaid, Medicare, and Other Insurance Types? Open enrollment is the annual period in which shoppers can enroll, switch plans, and get subsidies on health plans under the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare). In general, open enrollment starts each year on November 1st and ends on January 15th. However, open enrollment may be extended… Read More

Understanding Medicare Part D: Enrollment and Costs in 2023

Introduction to Medicare Part D Medicare Part D, a program that offers outpatient prescription drug benefits, is a lifeline for older adults and individuals with long-term disabilities. These beneficiaries can enroll in private plans, including stand-alone prescription drug plans (PDPs) and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans (MA-PDs). These plans supplement traditional Medicare and include drug… Read More

Medicare Annual Enrollment Starts Oct 15

Annual Open Enrollment for Medicare starts October 15 and ends December 7th this year. This is different from marketplace open enrollment for those who don’t qualify for Medicare which runs from Nov 1st to Jan 15th (the one where you can shop for private non-Medicare health insurance). During the Annual Enrollment period, Medicare shoppers can:… Read More

2021 Special Enrollment Due to COVID-19

Find Out if You Qualify for 2021 Special Enrollment Due to COVID-19 There is a 2021 special enrollment due to COVID-19. Special enrollment due to COVID-19 runs from Feb 15, 2021 to May 15, 2021 (extended to Aug 15, 2021). Everyone who doesn’t have insurance qualifies, and many people will qualify for assistance based on… Read More

Coronavirus Special Enrollment Dates and Deadlines

Some states have extended special enrollment due to coronavirus under ObamaCare. Here is a list of states with extended enrollment and coronavirus special enrollment dates and deadlines. As of March 22, 2020 the following 12 states have extended ObamaCare enrollment due to Coronavirus: California: June 30, 2020. Colorado: April 3, 2020. Connecticut: April 2, 2020. DC*  Deadline not… Read More

ObamaCare Enrollment Numbers For 2016

The post open enrollment numbers for ObamaCare, as of February 2016, are roughly: 12.7 million in the Marketplace, and roughly 20 million total between the ACA between the Marketplace, Medicaid expansion, young adults staying on their parents plan, and other coverage provisions.

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