Understanding Open Enrollment
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Open Enrollment is available NOW through December 15, 2018. If your employer does not provide health care coverage or you are self-employed, you can purchase, renew, or change your insurance plan for 2019 until December 15, 2018 on healthcare.gov ("the Marketplace"). STEP 1: Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to get started (it is helpful to review this checklist before starting a Marketplace application). STEP 2: Shop for a plan that meets your needs. Answer a few quick questions to browse plans, compare coverage, and estimate costs before you apply. Check this calendar for upcoming Open Enrollment events in your area. STEP 3: Need help? Click here to make an appointment with a free enrollment expert in your area who can walk your through your options. |
Frequently Asked Questions |
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What is Open Enrollment? When is Open Enrollment? When do changes made during Open Enrollment go into effect? How much will it cost? Can I enroll in January? What should I do if I purchased health insurance last year through healthcare.gov? There are several important reasons that you should still visit healthcare.gov during open enrollment:
What if I have health insurance through my job? Will my local hospitals be in my network? What if I have Medicare or Medicaid? Can I learn more about the plans offered at an in-person event? Where can I get information on the current plan offerings?
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Additional Information |
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Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide free or low-cost health coverage to thousands of North Carolinians. To find out if you are eligible for Medicaid, click here. Have additional questions? Please call our office at (919) 908-0164.
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