The 2023 Open Enrollment Period, for Alaskans (Americans) under the Affordable Care Act opened registration on November 1st and runs through January 15, 2023.
Eligible Alaskans can select from a wide variety of comprehensive healthcare insurance options under the Affordable Care Act. New enrollment, re-enrollment or changes to plans should be completed before January 15, 2023.
For the current enrollment period, The United Way is offering state-wide, free assistance accepting both walk-ins and appointments in Anchorage, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Fairbanks and the Kenai Peninsula. Virtual consultations are also available across the state.
Jane Straight of the United Way discussed employer coverage.
“We want people to know that if you have an offer of coverage for dependents from your employer and it is not affordable, now you have access to the tax credits that make the ACA insurance affordable and we can help you figure that out.”
For United Way plan navigators call 211. Assistance is also available at healthcare.org.
Important Enrollment Dates
- November 1, 2022: Open Enrollment started — first day you could enroll in, re-enroll in, or change a 2023 health plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace®. Coverage can start as soon as January 1, 2023.
- December 15, 2022: Last day to enroll in or change plans for coverage to start January 1, 2023.
- January 1, 2023: 2023 coverage starts for those who enroll in or change plans by December 15, 2022 and paid their first premium.
- January 15, 2023: Last day to enroll in or change a 2023 health plan. After this date, you can enroll in or change plans only if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.
- February 1, 2023: 2023 coverage starts for those who enroll in or change plans December 16, 2022 through January 15, 2023 and pay their first premium.
Audio courtesy of Alaska’s News Source
