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New Special Enrollment Roadblocks for Consumers: Hindering, not Helping Consumers Get Coverage

Posted July 19, 2017 by CHIR Faculty

While Congressional leaders debate how to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, the Trump administration recently implemented new requirements for consumers seeking a special enrollment period for marketplace coverage. Designed to prevent people from waiting until they are sick before signing up for coverage, some of these new requirements could make it more difficult to enroll; others could reduce consumers’ plan choices. Sandy Ahn summarizes the new policy changes that went into effect last month.

Healthcare.gov Changing Approach to Special Enrollment Periods, May be Bumpy Road for Consumers

Posted February 25, 2016 by CHIR Faculty

The administration recently announced that it will require verifying documents from consumers with a qualifying life change for special enrollment periods. For consumers, this means more work and likely a bumpy road to accessing health insurance through healthcare.gov. Sandy Ahn takes a look at this change and what it may mean for consumers.

Recent Guidance About Marketplace Residency Requirement and Special Enrollment Period When Moving

Posted January 26, 2016 by CHIR Faculty

The administration recently issued guidance clarifying marketplace residency requirements and the special enrollment period (SEP) that’s available when someone moves. CHIR’s Sandy Ahn summarizes the guidance and what it means for consumers who are moving and need new health coverage.