Today's report demonstrates the important role the ACA has played in helping Americans access and enroll in quality, affordable health coverage, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. With millions of Americans facing uncertainty and challenging circumstances throughout the pandemic, the Biden-Harris Administration opened HealthCare.gov for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to help Americans enroll in health insurance coverage. To date, more than 1 million new consumers have signed up for coverage through HealthCare.gov during the SEP since February 15. As new Marketplace consumers activate their health plan coverage, ACA related enrollment will continue to climb through the end of the SEP in August.
Consumers who need coverage through the Marketplace should visit HealthCare.gov by August 15 to complete an application, review their options, and, if eligible, enroll in coverage. Consumers can find local help at Localhelp.healthcare.gov or by calling the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596. TTY users should call 1-855-889-4325. Assistance is available in 150 languages. The call is free.
HealthCare.gov can also direct eligible consumers to Medicaid in their state. Consumers can apply for Medicaid any time during the year.
The SEP is currently available to consumers in the 36 states with Marketplaces that use the HealthCare.gov platform in 2021. Consumers served by State-based Marketplaces that use their own platforms can check their state's website to find out more information on Special Enrollment Periods in their state.
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