Reminder: Individual Marketplace Open Enrollment Begins Nov. 1

Marketplace Special Enrollment Period Rules Also Modified

The 2018 open enrollment period to obtain coverage in the individual Health Insurance Marketplace runs from November 1, 2017 through December 15, 2017, with coverage starting January 1, 2018. After this period, individuals can enroll or change plans only if they qualify for a special enrollment period.

Special Enrollment Period Rules
Federal agencies previously announced modifications to the Marketplace special enrollment period rules, as follows:

• Pre-enrollment verification of eligibility will generally be conducted for all categories of special enrollment periods;
• The ability of existing Marketplace enrollees to change plan metal levels during the coverage year will be limited;
• Issuers will be permitted to deny Marketplace special enrollment due to loss of minimum essential coverage where the issuer has a record of termination due to non-payment of premiums by the individual, unless obligations for premiums due for previous coverage are fulfilled.

Click here for additional information regarding special enrollment periods. For more on applicable dates and deadlines, click here.