“We are getting about 500 new enrollments every week:” New enrollment period for health care coverage in Maryland due to COVID-19

MARYLAND- With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the recent rise in the positivity rate, Maryland Health Benefit Exchange is reminding people about their special enrollment period for health coverage.

The announcement made this month by the Governor Larry Hogan and Maryland Health Benefit Exchange allows all uninsured Maryland residents the opportunity to enroll.

The enrollment period already started and goes until March 1.

Maryland Benefit Exchange said they have found a very consistent enrollment every week and know people are still struggling.

So being able to give people opportunities for free COVID testing and COVID vaccinations, through the Maryland Health Connection, can make a difference.

“We are getting about 500 new enrollments every week,” Michele Eberle, Executive Director for  MD Health Benefit Exchange, said. “At a time when everyone is really concerned about not only the pandemic but their health in general, having health insurance really gives peace of mind.”

We are told Health coverage through Maryland Health Connection, including private health plans and Medicaid, covers costs for coronavirus tests at doctor’s offices, urgent care centers or emergency rooms.