Sentences with phrase «limited open enrollment periods»

Response: With the exception of certain triggering events specified in § 147.104 (b)(2), which are only relevant to enrollment in a QHP through the Exchange, the same special enrollment periods (also referred to as limited open enrollment periods) apply throughout the individual market, both inside and outside of the Exchange.

Sections 147.104 (b)(2) and 155.420 (d)(1)(ii) also establish a special enrollment period (also referred to as a limited open enrollment period) for individuals enrolled in non-calendar year individual health insurance policies when their policy year ends in 2014.

Not exact matches

You may have only a limited amount of time to enroll in a plan with your own company during an open enrollment period and you should find out when that is and whether you will be eligible if you suspect you'll be divorcing and losing coverage.

Be aware that Medigap plans are only guaranteed issue during the six - month window that starts the month you turn 65 (or when you enroll in Medicare Part B, which might be after you turn 65 if you still had employer - sponsored coverage), and during limited special enrollment periods (there's no annual open enrollment period like there is for Medicare Advantage, Medicare D, and Original Medicare).

Health plans limit enrollment to the open enrollment period in order to discourage adverse selection.

If you don't qualify for a special enrollment period, you have a few options, including off - exchange plans (a few private health insurers sell them outside the open enrollment period), short - term health insurance, limited benefit plans or prescription discount cards.

We'd like to say «anytime» but you're actually limited to a 3 - month period called Open Enrollment - which runs from November 1, 2016 to January 31, 2017 this year - to buy it unless (you have a special circumstance).

People can apply for Short Term Health Insurance throughout the year and are not limited to an annual Open Enrollment Period as is the case with the Affordable Care Act.

Enrollment is limited to the annual open enrollment window that starts each fall on November 1, or a special enrollment period triggered by a qualifying event, but insurers no longer ask about medical history when you apply forEnrollment is limited to the annual open enrollment window that starts each fall on November 1, or a special enrollment period triggered by a qualifying event, but insurers no longer ask about medical history when you apply forenrollment window that starts each fall on November 1, or a special enrollment period triggered by a qualifying event, but insurers no longer ask about medical history when you apply forenrollment period triggered by a qualifying event, but insurers no longer ask about medical history when you apply for coverage.

If you buy your own health insurance and have an ACA - compliant plan — as opposed to something like a short - term health insurance policy or a limited benefit plan — you are also subject to open enrollment, as coverage is only available for purchase during that time (or during a special enrollment period if you have a qualifying event later in the year).

If that's the case, your open enrollment period is determined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, under regulations pertaining to the Affordable Care Act (prior to 2014, there was no such thing as open enrollment for individual health insurance, but insurers in most states could reject applications from people with pre-existing conditions, or charge them higher premiums; coverage is now guaranteed issue, regardless of medical history, but enrollment is limited to open enrollment or special enrollment periods).

But enrollment in Obamacare plans is only available during the annual open enrollment or if you meet the eligibility criteria for a limited special enrollment period.

Otherwise, you'll have to wait until the next open enrollment period to apply for an Obamacare plan (note that this is true regardless of whether you're enrolling through the exchange or off - exchange; plans sold outside the exchange are ACA - compliant too, and have the same limited enrollment windows; Nevada is an exception, where off - exchange plans are sold year - round, but with a 90 - day waiting period before coverage takes effect).

So the ACA included two provisions to prevent this: The individual mandate that penalizes people who choose to go without insurance, and the limited open enrollment windows and special enrollment periods (i.e., you can't just enroll anytime you like).