The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced an extension of the deadline to enroll in coverage that begins Jan. 1, 2025, for Marketplace consumers in the 31 states using HealthCare.gov.
These states are:
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
Delaware
Florida
Hawaii
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
These consumers have an additional three days—until midnight local time Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 (no later than 5 a.m. EST on Thursday, Dec. 19)—to secure a full year of coverage for 2025.
Consumers can get help by calling the HealthCare.gov call center at 1-800-318-2596 (TYY: 1-855-889-4325), with assistance available in over 200 languages 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Additionally, consumers can find a local agent or broker in their area by visiting HealthCare.gov and selecting the “Find Local Help” option.
Marketplace Open Enrollment runs through Jan. 15 on HealthCare.gov.
In states that use HealthCare.gov, Marketplace consumers who enroll after the Dec. 18 extended deadline will have coverage that starts Feb. 1, 2025.
Consumers in D.C. and the 19 states that operate their State-based Marketplace should visit their state Marketplace website for additional information on deadlines and effective dates for coverage.
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