It’s that time of year again! Leaves are changing, seasons are shifting and it’s officially time to kick off all thingsopen enrollment. Learn the ins and outs of open enrollment so you have the tools to find the plan that works best for you.
Start here with our 10 Tips for Managing Your Care Costs video – it’s quick and easy, and in less than five minutes you’ll be 10 tips closer to mastering your health coverage.
What exactly is open enrollment?
The term open enrollment refers to the period every year when individuals can sign up for health insurance. Traditionally, this time is in the late fall if you have insurance through the individual marketplace, Medicare or Medicaid. If you receive coverage through an employer or a spouse’s employer, now is a good time to ask your human resources department about the dates and deadlines.
What are the open enrollment deadlines?
For 2019, open enrollment deadlines vary depending on where you access health insurance coverage:
- Individual marketplace:The open enrollment period runs from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15 for plans that start on Jan. 1, 2019. For states that manage their own insurance marketplace, check your state’s Department of Health website.
- Medicare:Open enrollment will run from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.
- Employer-sponsored insurance:Deadlines are rolling. Check with your employer’s human resources department.
What tools are available from the Arthritis Foundation to help me navigate open enrollment?
关节炎基金会提供了一些资源来帮助你和你的家人做出最好的保健选择。
- Our premier resource is theYour Coverage, Your Care toolkit, which we updated this month.You can browse commonly used health care terms, understand different health insurance options, get educated about the claims and appeals process and learn tips to overcome health care barriers.
- If you have any questions about your health care, we have licensed clinical social workers on staff who can talk with you 24 hours a day for your convenience.You can reach the Arthritis Foundation Helpline toll-free at 844-571-HELP (4357), or visit the Helplinewebsite.
- Our September advocacy webinar is focused onunlocking the secrets of your health plan.Join us on Sept. 26 at 11 a.m. ETto learn about enrollment deadlines, what to expect during open enrollment and how to quickly find the resources you need in theYour Coverage, Your Care toolkit.
- Stay tuned for upcoming awareness activities and resources in October and November.
How can I stay informed about the latest federal and state health policy issues?
Considersigning up to be an Arthritis Foundation Advocate！成为我们倡导草根网络的一部分是一个参与和保持信息灵通的简单方法。