Colorado: 44K QHPs thru 11/30; 29% ahead of last year

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Connect for Health Colorado® Reports Increase in 2018 Medical Plan Selections

DENVER —  More than 43,000 Coloradans selected healthcare coverage for 2018 through the state health insurance Marketplace in November, a rate 29 percent ahead of signups one year ago, according to new data released today by Connect for Health Colorado®.

“With only two weeks left to enroll for January coverage, I am pleased with the pace of plan selections,” said Connect for Health Colorado CEO Kevin Patterson.  “I know people are busy this time of year but I encourage everyone who buys their own health insurance to check to see if they qualify for financial assistance, review the available plans, and complete an enrollment before the last-minute rush. Many will be surprised that they qualify for financial help.”

The month of November saw 43,881 medical plan selections. The total was 34,085 for November 2016. Eighteen percent of the 2018 medical plan selections are by customers who are new to Connect for Health Colorado and 82 percent are renewing customers.

Whether you are renewing or enrolling for the first time, you must complete enrollment by December 15, to have coverage January 1, and avoid a gap in your coverage. Open Enrollment runs through January 12.

Key dates and deadlines for individuals and families buying private coverage

• Open Enrollment: November 1, 2017 – January 12, 2018.

You cannot purchase health insurance after this period unless you have a qualifying life-change event, such as marriage, divorce, having a child, losing your employer-sponsored insurance, or moving to Colorado.

• Last day to enroll for coverage beginning January 1, 2018, is December 15, 2017.
• Last day to enroll for 2018 coverage (absent a life change event):  January 12, 2018.