Breaking News – Reopening Enrollment for Individual Health (Federal, NJ)
Individual Health Marketplace Updates
Published: 01.29.2021
President Biden Signs Executive Order Reopening Enrollment in the Federally Run Insurance MarketplaceAs a result of the pandemic, many individuals have lost their jobs and employer-based insurance. This Executive Order reopens and extends enrollment giving those affected the opportunity to sign up for coverage.
The Health Insurance Marketplace concluded an annual enrollment season in December, with enrollment for 2021. The Special Enrollment Period will reopen and extend enrollment from February 15, 2021 through May 15, 2021.
Governor Murphy Announces Extension of Affordable Care Act Enrollment Period for Uninsured in New Jersey in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
The State of New Jersey announced a new COVID-19 Special Enrollment Period (SEP). Beginning Monday, February 1, 2021, the new COVID-19 SEP will allow eligible individuals who are uninsured to enroll through Get Covered New Jersey, the State’s official health insurance marketplace (or directly through a carrier).
Additionally, the department will be providing an assister training on Special Enrollment Periods in the coming days. The SEP training will be uploaded in the LMS system and an additional notification will be provided once available.
Please be on the lookout for state-level news as to how, if at all, states address a special open enrollment period as being allowed on the federal level.
Our team will continue to monitor updates and provide information as it becomes available.If you have any questions, please contact your Savoy Sales Team.
