Farmers and other self insured people have an important deadline coming up for health care coverage. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) are reminding Wisconsinites they have one week left to enroll in a health plan available on the federal marketplace to receive coverage that begins the first of the year. For those who already have coverage through the marketplace, this is also the time to renew, update, or upgrade health plans.
While December 15 is the deadline for consumers to sign up for coverage with a January 1 start date, the Healthcare.gov open enrollment period runs until January 15. Get more information about how to find affordable health insurance during open enrollment on the DHS website.
New this year, four insurance companies are expanding their service areas, giving Wisconsinites more options in more counties. Wisconsinites can see their options on an interactive map of health insurers available by county.
Have questions about coverage options? WisCovered.com is a resource for consumers to better understand Wisconsin’s health care coverage options. By visiting WisCovered.com or calling 211, Wisconsinites can get connected with experts licensed and trained to navigate the marketplace. The free service, available in English, Spanish, and Hmong, also helps people determine if they qualify for subsidized health insurance premiums through the marketplace or low-cost coverage through BadgerCare Plus.
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