Washington Healthplanfinder Announces Special Enrollment Period in Response to Growing Coronavirus Outbreak
In response to the potential growth of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, the Washington Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange) today announced a limited-time special enrollment period for qualified individuals who are currently without insurance. This special enrollment period (SEP), that runs through April 8, 2020, will allow uninsured individuals 30 days to enroll in health insurance coverage throughWashington Healthplanfinder.
Until April 8, individuals seeking a special enrollment must contact the Customer Support Center between 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at 1-855-923-4633; TTY: 1-855-627-9604, or a local certified broker or navigator, request the SEP,and select a planby April 8 for coverage start date beginning April 1, 2020. Language assistance and disability accommodations are provided at no cost.
It is apparent that many in our state have been exposed to this virus and that health insurance will be critical to those seeking treatment, said Exchange Chief Executive Officer Pam MacEwan. Individuals need to have peace of mind to take care of all health needs, especially if they are at a high risk. Given todays exceptional circumstances we are enabling those who are uninsured to enroll and gain access to the vital services they may need.
Customers who experience another qualifying event(such as marriage, birth of a child or a move) are also eligible to shop for coverage and/or those who qualify for Medicaid throughWashington Apple Healthis available year round onWashington Healthplanfinder.
Reminders:Enrollment is offered year-round to individuals and families through Washington Apple Health (Medicaid). Customers enrolled in Apple Health will receive a notice of 60 days before the month they enrolled in or renewed their coverage last year.
AboutWashington Healthplanfinder
Washington Healthplanfinderis an online marketplace for individuals and families in Washington to compare and enroll in health insurance coverage and gain access to tax credits, reduced cost sharing and public programs such as Medicaid. The next qualified health and dental plans open enrollment period forWashington Healthplanfinderbegins on Nov. 1, 2020.
About Washington Apple Health
In Washington, Medicaid is calledWashington Apple Health. Free or low-cost coverage is available year-round for those who qualify. Since the Affordable Care Act launched in October 2013, more people have access to preventive care, such as cancer screenings, treatment for diabetes and high blood pressure, and many other health care services they need to stay healthy. Apple Health clients enroll and renew online usingWashington Healthplanfinder. Apple Health is administered by the Washington State Health Care Authority:www.hca.wa.gov.
Source: https://www.wahbexchange.org/washington-healthplanfinder-announces-special-enrollment-period-in-response-to-growing-coronavirus-outbreak/
