February 2, 2021
AgencyGet ready for tax season
Get ready for tax season Tax filing season is here. If you had Marketplace coverage in 2020, follow these steps to get ready.
January 29, 2021
AgencyHow can your health insurance agent help you with filing your taxes?
Your health insurance agent does not assist you with filing taxes (unless they are a properly licensed tax professional). However, agents may; Help you understand what a Form 1095-A is and what it means as you prepare your taxes. Help you understand the timing for receiving a Form 1095-A, what to look for in the […]
January 29, 2021
Agency2021 Special Enrollment Period in response to the COVID-19 Emergency
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) national emergency has presented unprecedented challenges for the American public. Millions of Americans are facing uncertainty and millions of Americans are experiencing new health problems during the pandemic. Due to the exceptional circumstances and rapidly changing Public Health Emergency (PHE) impacting millions of people throughout the US every day, many […]
January 29, 2021
AgencySpecial Enrollment Period to extend the timeframe for Enrollment
The Washington Health Benefit Exchange (WAHBE) is aligning with the federal marketplace (Healthcare.gov) to provide additional time for people to enroll in health insurance. In support of this effort, the Exchange will be replicating federal flexibility and provide a special enrollment period (SEP) to extend the timeframe for Washingtonians seeking health coverage. We realize […]
January 29, 2021
AgencyNEW MARKETPLACE SEP AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 15 – MAY 15
NEW MARKETPLACE SEP AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 15 – MAY 15 Today, in accordance with the Executive Order issued today by President Biden, the Department announced a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for individuals and families for Marketplace coverage in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, which has left millions of Americans facing uncertainty and exceptional circumstances while […]
January 28, 2021
AgencyBreaking news: SEP coming Feb. 15
News from the Marketplace (Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace) We just received word from CMS today that President Biden will sign an Executive Order that authorizes a broad special enrollment period from February 15 – May 15. Anyone who missed signing up for health insurance during the regular open enrollment period can sign up during this […]
January 28, 2021
AgencyPresident to Sign Executive Order to Open Healthcare.gov for SEP
Later today, President Biden is expected to sign a series of executive orders to strengthen Americans’ access to quality, affordable healthcare. Since the beginning of the pandemic, NAHU has requested that HHS allow for a continuous open enrollment to allow Americans’ access to coverage through Healthcare.gov. Based on the executive order, it is expected that […]
January 28, 2021
AgencyPresident Biden to Sign Executive Orders Strengthening Americans’ Access to Quality, Affordable Heal
President Biden to Sign Executive Orders Strengthening Americans’ Access to Quality, Affordable Health Care
January 27, 2021
AgencyCompetitive Health Insurance Reform Act becomes law
Washington — The Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act, legislation that repeals the McCarran-Ferguson antitrust exemption for health insurance companies, became law on Jan. 13. The law is the “culmination of a multi-year effort by several organizations, including the American Dental Association, to persuade Congress that health care insurance, including dental plans, should no longer be […]
January 27, 2021
AgencyCMS Temporarily Lowers Individual, Small Group Exchange Premiums
CMS urged states to follow suit in bringing down individual and small group exchange premiums by offering premium credits. Read more HERE.