ACA Special Enrollment Period Opens Feb. 15

CMS will also launch outreach efforts to encourage enrollment.

A three-month-long Special Enrollment Period for the Health Insurance Marketplace will open on Monday in the 36 states that use the HealthCare.gov platform, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said.

Another 13 states and the District of Columbia, which operate their own Marketplace websites, are also expected to open new enrollment periods during the Public Health Emergency, which was authorized under the January 28 Executive Order by President Joseph R. Biden.

The SEP ends on May 15.

"This Special Enrollment Period will give Americans who need affordable, quality health insurance an opportunity to get covered, and we encourage folks to head to HealthCare.gov starting on Monday to explore their options," HHS Acting Secretary Norris Cochran said in a media release.

CMS on Monday will also launch outreach efforts that will include broadcast, radio and digital advertising touting the ACA's affordable coverage and premium assistance for families in need.
CMS says that 90% of ACA enrollees get financial help and 75% of consumers can purchase a plan for $50 or less per month after financial assistance.  

Consumers can visit HealthCare.gov or CuidadoDeSalud.gov to view 2021 plans and prices and enroll in a plan that best meets their needs.

Additionally, consumers can call the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596, which provides assistance in over 150 languages. TTY users should call 1-855-889-4325. Consumers can also find a local assister or agent/broker in their area by visiting: https://localhelp.healthcare.gov.