Residents are reminded that January 15 is the cutoff for open enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace.
In a media release put out by Southeast Alaska Rural Health Consortium on Tuesday, it notes that many who already had insurance plans through the marketplace were automatically renewed for the new year. But for those who failed to pay their initial premiums on time or would like to change their policies, they still have time to do so ahead of the coverage period start on February 1. Otherwise, one might have to wait until March 1 to begin coverage.
People can enroll online through the http://www.HealthCare.gov website, or by calling the marketplace directly at 1-800-318-2596.
Since the withdrawal of Moda Health from Alaska’s insurance marketplace last year, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield is the only participating coverer. Enrollees have two ways to pay their monthly premiums, either by sending a check to Premera at P.O. Box 741103, Los Angeles, CA 90074-1103; or by paying online at http://www.premera.com/ak/member/manage-my-account/pay-my-bill.
“It is not too late to sign up for health insurance,” urged Andrea Thomas, SEARHC outreach and enrollment manager.
Those needing assistance with the application process can call the Alaska Primary Care Association at 1-844-752-6725, or can contact SEARHC during regular business hours at either 966-8883, 966-8662, or toll-free at 1-855-966-8684.
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