General enrollment in health insurance has begun.
Open enrollment allows people to sign up or make plan adjustments through their job, health insurance marketplace, or Medicare.
Oregon residents can view coverage options at: healthcare.oregon.gov
Open enrollment periods vary by employer and typically last several weeks. Registration for Affordable Care Act Marketplace plans continues through January 15th. Medicare enrollment now ends December 7th.
For Marketplace plans, coverage starts on January 1st if you enroll by December 15th, and coverage starts on February 1st if you enroll by January 15th.
What is the Health Insurance Marketplace?
The Health Insurance Marketplace is a resource provided by the federal government to help individuals, families, and small businesses compare health insurance plan coverage options. US Department of Health and Human Services.
With this service, you can explore different plans, sign up for a new plan, change your current plan, ask questions, and get help from experts.
What type of coverage can I expect from the marketplace?
Marketplace plans cover 10 essential health benefits, but these benefits may be subject to health plan deductibles, copays, and coinsurance. Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace.
Benefits include outpatient and emergency services, hospitalization, obstetric and neonatal care, mental health and substance abuse treatment, prescription drugs, rehabilitation and rehabilitation services and equipment, laboratory services, preventive and wellness care, chronic disease management and pediatric services. Masu.
How do I apply through the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace?
Oregonians can review Marketplace registration options by: healthcare.oregon.gov. There you can find out how to enroll, the types of insurance available, and other health care resources offered in Oregon.
If you have questions about the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace, please call 855‑268‑3767 or email us.[email protected] .gov
Ginny Sandoval is the Statesman Journal’s Oregon Connect reporter.. Access to Sandoval is as follows: G Sandoval@gannet.com or with X@Ginny Sandoval.