HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — This year’s open enrollment period for Virginia’s insurance marketplace ends at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday.
December 15 was the last day to sign up for health care coverage to start on January 1, and Tuesday was the last day to apply for health care coverage to start on February 1. Open registration began on November 1.
This new resource completely replaces the previous one HealthCare.gov Such as the health insurance market allocated to the state. The marketplace makes insurance plan choice a “one-stop shop,” connecting Virginians to affordable health plans that cover basic health care needs.
The Virginia General Assembly created the marketplace to help Virginians get and stay on affordable health insurance.
Consumers will still be able to buy the same health insurance plans that were available through HealthCare.gov, and nearly nine out of 10 customers qualify for financial savings, Virginia Health Benefits Exchange Director Kevin Patchett said.
“Right now, consumers should not see any increase in the cost of their health care, which is better for Virginia than what other states are seeing right now with health care costs, and health insurance costs have risen significantly this year,” Patchett said.
After the open enrollment period ends, state residents who have experienced a qualifying life event, such as having a child or losing health insurance coverage, may be eligible to enroll in a special enrollment period.
This new state-based marketplace is fully focused and tailored to the needs of Virginians, and can also help those who may have lost, or will lose, Medicaid coverage.
From March 2023 through February 2024, Virginia will review Medicaid health coverage to see who is still eligible. Those who do not qualify are eligible to enroll in a new health plan, According to their website.
“In some cases, these individuals will find that they may still be eligible for Medicaid, and we will be able to make that decision, re-enroll them in Medicaid through the state Medicaid agency, and if not, we have a wide range of resources,” Patchett said. Available.”
You can start by visiting Marketplace.Virginia.gov To find the best options for you or your family.