This week’s big news surrounding the Affordable Care Act was the Obama administration’s announcement of a partial extension to the March 31 deadline for enrolling in 2014 health insurance. Another extension? Sort of. Before you believe you now have longer to enroll, remember it is a partial extension. And in fact, the administration is careful to call it a special enrollment period rather than an extension. Who Can Enroll in
Can I Keep My Current Health Insurance for Two More Years?
A recent announcement by the Obama administration has many people wondering if they can keep their current health insurance coverage — along with their current premiums and benefits — for another two years. The short answer is – it’s too soon to say. We have been watching this closely, since this change could potentially have substantial impact, particularly in the individual health insurance market. At least two things must happen
Important Deadlines for Health Insurance
Last Date to Purchase Health Insurance for 2014 Do you know the last day you can purchase health insurance for 2014 and avoid a penalty under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? The answer is March 31, 2014* *A qualifying event like a change in marital or employment status, birth or adoption of a child, etc. will allow you to obtain 2014 coverage outside of the open enrollment period which ends
Enroll in 2014 Health Insurance by March 31
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) Makes Health Insurance Mandatory for Most Americans Beginning January 1, 2014. Although January 1 has passed, there is still time to purchase health insurance for 2014 and avoid a penalty tax. But you must enroll by March 31. After that date, your next chance will be in November 2014, when open enrollment for 2015 coverage begins (unless you have a qualifying event before then that
