{"id":32148,"date":"2020-03-20T00:01:31","date_gmt":"2020-03-20T00:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vailvalleypartnership.com\/?p=32148"},"modified":"2020-03-20T00:03:03","modified_gmt":"2020-03-20T00:03:03","slug":"consumer-advisory-colorado-division-of-insurance-establishes-special-enrollment-period","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vailvalleypartnership.com\/2020\/03\/consumer-advisory-colorado-division-of-insurance-establishes-special-enrollment-period\/","title":{"rendered":"Consumer Advisory: Colorado Division of Insurance Establishes Special Enrollment Period"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Uninsured can enroll in individual health coverage from March 20 – April 3.<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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DENVER (March 19, 2020)<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0The Division of Insurance (DOI), part of the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), and Connect for Health Colorado today announced that\u00a0Emergency Regulation 20-E-02<\/a>\u00a0will establish a special enrollment period (SEP) for uninsured Coloradans to get health insurance. Uninsured people will be allowed to enroll in individual health insurance plans (meaning plans NOT from an employer) from March 20 through April 3, 2020. Coverage will be effective starting on April 1, regardless of when someone enrolls during that window. Only people who are currently uninsured are eligible to enroll, as this is not a period for people with coverage to change plans. Uninsured spouses and children will also be allowed to enroll at this time, even if one spouse or a child\u2019s parent may already be insured.<\/p>\n

\u201cMany people are unaware that they are eligible for financial assistance to help lower their premiums,\u201d\u00a0said Michael Conway, Colorado Insurance Commissioner.\u00a0\u201cWe encourage everyone who is uninsured to use this opportunity to visit Connect for Health Colorado, check what assistance they may be eligible for, and enroll in coverage.\u201d<\/p>\n

Coloradans who lose their job, or who may lose their job in the coming weeks, and thus lose their employer-based health insurance, are reminded that loss of such coverage allows them a 60-day window to enroll in individual coverage, whenever that might happen throughout the year. See Connect for Health Colorado\u2019s\u00a0\u201cWhen can I buy insurance?\u201d page<\/a>\u00a0for details.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe’re ready to do our part to help protect the health and well-being of as many Coloradans as possible,\u201d\u00a0said Connect for Health Colorado\u00ae Chief Executive Officer Kevin Patterson.\u00a0\u201cIt is our mission to increase access to health insurance, and I am pleased we can make it easier for people to get the coverage they need at this critical time. I encourage all uninsured Coloradans, especially those who are newly uninsured, to enroll now by reaching out to Connect for Health Colorado.\u201d<\/p>\n

Colorado consumers are encouraged to enroll through our state\u2019s exchange,\u00a0Connect for Health Colorado<\/a>. Financial assistance for those who qualify is only available when enrolling through Connect for Health Colorado. Contact Connect at 855-752-6749 or find in-person assistance through their statewide network of certified experts at\u00a0connectforhealthco.com\/person-help<\/a>, including appointments with a broker or assister by phone. In addition, Connect for Health offers tools such as the\u00a0Quick Cost & Plan Finder<\/a>\u00a0that can help check eligibility for financial assistance while finding plans that fit consumers\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI), part of the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)\u00a0regulates the insurance industry and assists consumers and other stakeholders with insurance issues. \u00a0Visit dora.colorado.gov\/insurance<\/a>\u00a0for more information or call\u00a0303-894-7499<\/a>\u00a0\/ toll free\u00a0800-930-3745<\/a>.<\/p>\n

DORA is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado. Consumer protection is our mission. Visit dora.colorado.gov<\/a>\u00a0for more information or call\u00a0303-894-7855<\/a> \/ toll free\u00a01-800-886-7675<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Uninsured can enroll in individual health coverage from March 20 – April 3. DENVER (March 19, 2020) \u2013\u00a0The Division of…
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