We have just received word that Anthem will stop selling individual health insurance in Virginia in 2018. This means that if you are covered by an Anthem Affordable Care Act compliant individual / family health plan, your plan is ending on December 31, 2017. You can continue to use your plan through the end of this year. However, you will need to find new coverage effective January 1, 2018. We
Innovation Health / Aetna Leaving Virginia Individual/Family Market in 2018
Innovation Health / Aetna announced on May 3 it will stop selling individual and family health insurance in Virginia in 2018. Although 2017 policies are not impacted by the decision, individuals and families with this coverage must choose another carrier for 2018. Volatile Health Insurance Market Today’s volatile health insurance market is the driving force behind the decision. In a note to brokers, Innovation Health / Aetna explained the
Open Enrollment for 2017 Health Insurance
Open Enrollment is a set time each year when anyone can buy a new health insurance plan for any reason. You cannot be denied coverage during Open Enrollment. Open Enrollment for 2017 health coverage is November 1, 2016 – January 31, 2017. 2017 Open Enrollment Depending on your current situation, here is what you need to know about open enrollment. If you are… Uninsured: You should purchase 2017 coverage during
Gearing Up for Open Enrollment
As summer winds down, at Virginia Medical Plans, we are gearing up… for open enrollment, that is! What is Open Enrollment? Open enrollment, arguably our busiest time of the year, is a set time period when anyone can purchase or change individual or family health insurance, for any reason. Outside the dates of open enrollment, you can purchase or change plans only if you have a qualifying event. When is
Buying 2016 Health Insurance Outside of Open Enrollment
Health Insurance open enrollment for 2016 closed on January 31, 2016. Outside of Open Enrollment, you must have a qualifying event in order to purchase Affordable Care Act-compliant coverage which is effective in 2016. Examples of Qualifying Events for Health Insurance Change in marital status (marriage/divorce/death of a spouse) Relocation to a new state Change in family size (birth/adoption/death of a child) Loss of minimum essential health coverage (change in
2016 Open Enrollment – What You Need to Know
Open Enrollment is a set time period each year during which anyone can buy a new health insurance plan for any reason. You cannot be denied coverage during Open Enrollment. Open Enrollment for 2016 health coverage is November 1, 2015 – January 31, 2016. 2016 Open Enrollment is Here If you are uninsured, Open Enrollment is your chance to get coverage for 2016 and avoid a penalty tax. If you
Preparing for 2016 Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment is a set time period each year during which anyone can buy a new health insurance plan for any reason. If you enroll during Open Enrollment, you cannot be denied coverage. If you are currently uninsured, this is your chance to get coverage for 2016 and avoid a penalty tax for being uninsured. If you are currently covered under an individual/family health plan (vs. having coverage through your
Buying Health Insurance in Virginia, Maryland, or DC
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has made it mandatory for most Americans to have health insurance. In addition to making health insurance mandatory, the new law also makes health insurance guaranteed issue. This means you cannot be denied coverage for any reason — even if you have a pre-existing medical condition. If you live in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia, Virginia Medical Plans can help you get the
Special Enrollment Period for the Uninsured During Tax Season
Most Americans must have health insurance. It’s the law. But as the 2014 tax filing season gets underway, you may be caught off guard by an extra tax of $95 or more due with your 2014 tax return. That’s because if you went for three consecutive months or more during 2014 without health insurance, you will be hit with a penalty tax (unless you are exempt). Here is the amount
How to Apply for 2015 Coverage on healthcare.gov
Open Enrollment for 2015 Health Insurance: November 15, 2014 – February 15, 2015. If you live in Virginia and will be eligible for a health insurance subsidy in 2015, you must purchase your coverage on the federal health insurance marketplace — healthcare.gov — in order to receive the subsidy. NEW! This year we are pleased to offer expedited enrollment for Virginia residents on the exchange. You get the same
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