Open Enrollment for individual health plans is underway, but the political climate has created much confusion and angst for consumers. Below is a list of tips, considerations, and truths for this open enrollment period, which runs from November 1, 2017 through December 15, 2017, and through January 31, 2018 in California. You can also download our guide to buying insurance.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released final regulations (the Regulations) on April 13 aimed at stabilizing the individual and small group markets. Effective June 19, 2017, the Regulations represent President Trump’s first major change to the Affordable Care Act in an effort to provide insurers with more flexibility – and reasons to stay in the marketplace. The Regulations implement the following: