The American Rescue Plan (ARP) not only provides resources to beat the pandemic but it also expands access to health insurance coverage, and lowers cost ensuring nearly everyone who buys their own individual or family insurance through a Marketplace can receive a tax credit to reduce their premiums.
As we continue to battle COVID-19, it is more important than ever that Americans have access to affordable health care. The Health Insurance Marketplace®[1] at HealthCare.gov has a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) available now through August 15th to all Marketplace-eligible consumers who apply. And, as a result of ARP, millions of customers now have access to newly expanded financial assistance on HealthCare.gov.
Consumers will be able to take advantage of increased premium tax credits on high quality health care plans when they enroll in coverage through HealthCare.gov. The new law will lower premiums for most people who currently have a Marketplace health plan and expand access to financial assistance for more consumers. Additionally, consumers who received or are approved to receive unemployment compensation for any week beginning in 2021 may be able to find even lower cost plans and save extra money on out-of-pocket expenses through HealthCare.gov.
Consumers who take action today and confirm updated savings on the plan of their choice will start receiving the savings and lower costs starting with their September 1 premiums. The final deadline to enroll in 2021 coverage is August 15th.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Director of the Office of Minority Health Dr. LaShawn McIver discusses everything you need to know about the HealthCare.gov SEP.
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If you need health insurance, now is the time to visit HealthCare.gov. August 15th is the final deadline to enroll in 2021 coverage. The COVID relief law provides new financial help which can significantly lower your monthly premium. In fact, 4 out of 5 consumers can find plans for ten dollars a month or less thanks to this financial assistance. If you sign up before the August 15th deadline, your coverage can start on September 1st. Go to HealthCare.gov today.
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Due to the COVID Relief law, millions more can take advantage of increased financial help for high quality health care plans during HealthCare.gov’s Special Enrollment Period. Those who are uninsured, AND people who currently have coverage through HealthCare.gov, can take advantage of these lower premiums now. August 15th is the final deadline to enroll in 2021 coverage beginning September 1. Go to HealthCare.gov today.
For more information, visit www.healthcare.gov.
[1] Health Insurance Marketplace® is a registered service mark of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.