Del. Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment starts Monday

DELAWARE – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Delawareans seeking health insurance can shop for 2022 coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Enhanced federal subsidies, which began earlier this year under the Biden administration, will continue for 2022.

The marketplace’s open enrollment period starts Monday, November 1st, and ends Saturday, January 15, 2022. Coverage for individuals who enroll by December 15th and pay their first month’s premium will take effect on January 1, 2022. Individuals who don’t sign up by January 15th will not be able to get coverage for 2022 unless they qualify for a Special Enrollment Period based on circumstances such as a loss of qualifying health coverage, change of income, becoming a parent, or other qualifying factors.

Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro says monthly premiums for 2022 plans in Delaware will be 3% higher on average than the 2021 plans. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware is the sole health insurer offering plans on Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace. Enrollees will choose one of 13 Highmark plans or will be re-enrolled automatically in a plan similar to their current plan.

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