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Open enrollment on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace is underway, having started Nov. 1. Open enrollment is the time of year that all consumers can enroll in new coverage or make changes to a current plan without needing to experience a qualifying life event.
The deadline is Dec. 15 to enroll in coverage effective Jan. 1, 2024. Free application assistance is available to Virginians during open enrollment and year-round through the Enroll Virginia program.
This year, Virginia is completing its transition from the federal marketplace to a state-based exchange and launching Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace at marketplace.virginia. gov.
The new platform is designed to be a one-stop shop for Virginians, who can submit one application for Marketplace or Medicaid coverage, compare plan options, enroll, and find local help all on the same website. All health plans on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace offer comprehensive coverage, and many households will also be eligible for financial assistance to lower costs.
“We encourage consumers to check out the new Marketplace website and compare plan options even if they are currently enrolled in a plan,” said Deepak Madala, Enroll Virginia director at Virginia Poverty Law Center. “Prices and plan details change often, so there may be new options that fit your family’s budget.”
Enroll Virginia is a nonprofit, nonpartisan initiative of Virginia Poverty Law Center that provides free and unbiased help with health coverage options through Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace, Medicaid, and FAMIS. Consumers can contact Enroll Virginia’s staff to learn more about their insurance options and get help enrolling by calling the tollfree helpline at 1-(888) 392-5132. They can also find local “assisters” and make in-person or virtual appointments using Enroll Virginia’s online locator tool at enrollva.org/ get-help.
Consumers who are seeking additional information or want to initiate their applications or renewals can also go directly to the Marketplace online at marketplace.virginia. gov or call the consumer assistance center at 1-(888) 6871501 (TTY: 711). The call center’s hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and language services are available.
