(Baltimore, MD, Friday, December 11, 2020) – Time is running out if you want to change your current health plan or find a new one during health care dot gov’s open enrollment. Darryl Means, Regional Administrator at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has more on what you need to know about the marketplace open enrollment.

SOUNDBITE 1: “Every year, health plan options change in cost, coverage and participating providers. For the third year in a row, premiums have dropped while plan choices have increased. Even if you’re happy with your current health coverage, you might find something better during open enrollment. More than three quarters of HealthCare.gov enrollees will have at least three health insurers from which to choose from this year. Now is the time to go to HealthCare.gov, update your information or add it for the first time, and select the plan that best meets your needs.

SOUNDBITE 2: “You only have until Tuesday, December 15 to make changes to your current plan or select a new plan. Missing this deadline means you may have to wait a full year before you can enroll or make changes to your plan if you miss the open enrollment deadline. Go to HealthCare.gov to see your options and select the plan that best meets your needs.”

SOUNDBITE 3: “Today is the last day to make changes to your current plan or select a new plan. Missing this deadline means you will may have to wait a full year before you can enroll or make changes to your plan. Don’t miss the open enrollment deadline. Go to healthcare.gov today to select the plan that best meets your needs.”