OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR 2018

Open enrollment for 2018 health insurance coverage (Obamacare) – coverage that will be effective January 1, 2018 – begins on November 1, 2017 and will end on December 15th.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE:

BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD OF GEORGIA IS EXITING THE INDIVIDUAL HEALTH MARKET IN METRO-ATLANTA FOR 2018. THESE MEMBERS WILL NEED TO ENROLL IN A NEW PLAN WITH ANOTHER CARRIER FOR 2018.

When it’s time to review your health plan and decide if you need to make changes for 2018 we can help you review and compare your plan to make sure it still meets your needs and you’re getting the best plan for you. Every fall, your health insurance company sends you a letter explaining changes to premiums and benefits for the coming year. You can choose to stay in your current plan (as long as it’s still offered) or make changes. If you don’t take action by December 15, 2017, you could miss out on better deals and cost savings.

Important dates for 2018 enrollment:

• November 1, 2017: Open Enrollment begins — first day you can enroll in a 2018 insurance plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace or off of the Market Place thru an agent or broker. Coverage can start as soon as January 1, 2018.
• December 15, 2017: Last day to enroll in or change plans for new coverage to start January 1, 2018.
• January 1, 2018: 2018 coverage starts for those who enroll or change plans by December 15.

If you don’t enroll in a 2018 health insurance plan by December 15, 2017, you can’t enroll in a health insurance plan for 2018 unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. You may have to pay a fee as part of your taxes if you do not have health coverage and do not get an exemption.