Now that the open enrollment period has closed completely, it’s time to discuss the circumstances of individuals that will come up during the year that will affect their eligibility for special enrollment periods (SEPs). One of the more unique situations that can occur is referred to as “churning.” This is when an individual’s income fluctuates […] Read More »
Archives for April 2014
DC & Hawaii Extend Deadlines
Previously, we reported that many of the states had extended the deadline for consumers to complete their application. Since then, two jurisdictions have provided additional extensions. Initially, DC Health Link was providing an extension until April 15, but they have since lengthened the extension to April 30. To read more, click here. Additionally, Hawaii gave no […] Read More »
March Enrollment Updates for State-Based Marketplaces
Many states which were running their own state-based marketplace are now releasing the reports for their enrollment up through the March 31 deadline. Here are the links to some of those states’ reports: Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Hawaii Kentucky Maryland Minnesota Nevada New York Rhode Island Read More »
Request for Applications for Missouri CACs
Are you a Certified Application Counselor (CAC) in Missouri or are you assisting with enrollment in Missouri? Are you looking for funding for the 2014-15 enrollment cycle? The Missouri Foundation for Health has released a Request for Applications where they are inviting organizations to apply for funds to provide assistance to consumers in Missouri with […] Read More »
Enroll America Survey Open through April 18
Enroll America is conducting a post-open enrollment survey for anyone involved in ACA implementation and enrollment. The survey will remain open until April 18. To participate in the survey, click here. Read More »
Healthcare.gov Extension until April 15
What Does It Mean for the State-Based Marketplaces? Before the March 31 enrollment deadline, HHS had announced that consumers who started or attempted to start an enrollment application by the deadline would be given an extension of time to complete it. Last week, we posted an update on the specifics of that extension – that […] Read More »
CMS Issues Final Rule on 3rd Party Payments
In February, we reported on guidance that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued related to qualified health plans accepting payments from a third-party. At issue had been whether or not insurance carriers could accept payments from a third party such as the Ryan White Program. The new regulations require qualified health plans […] Read More »
Can Consumers Still Enroll?
Now that March 31 has come and gone, it would seem that enrollment would come to an end. However, the administration had announced prior to the deadline that there would be an extension of time for individuals who had begun the process prior to March 31 but were unable to complete it due to technical […] Read More »
Enrollment Deadline Extended in Oregon
Yesterday, Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber announced that individuals in Oregon would have until April 30 to enroll in a health insurance plan. To read more about the extension and how individuals can get covered through the Oregon marketplace, click here. Read More »
CWH Seeks Input on Implementation of ACA and Mental Health Parity
The Coalition for Whole Health (CWH) is a coalition of national organizations in the mental health and substance use disorder fields, and allied organizations. The CWH and its State Implementation Working Group periodically survey state-level advocates about activities in states to help improve the coalition’s work on the national level. The CWH also uses survey […] Read More »