2021 Special Enrollment Period for Marketplace Coverage and Stakeholder Webinar Today, in accordance with the Executive Order signed by President Biden, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing that the Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for the Health Insurance Marketplace® will officially be available to consumers in the 36 states that use the HealthCare.gov platform on Monday, February 15, and will continue through Saturday, May 15. At least 13 States plus the District of Columbia, which operate their own Marketplace platforms, have decided to offer a similar opportunity. The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has affected millions of people throughout the country, and many Americans remain uninsured or underinsured and need access to affordable health coverage. The SEP will allow individuals and families to enroll in the health coverage they need. Consumers who are uninsured can take this opportunity to look for coverage and find out if they qualify for financial assistance to help pay for health insurance. Currently 9 out of 10 consumers enrolled in coverage through HealthCare.gov receive financial help and 75% of consumers can purchase a plan for $50 or less per month after financial assistance. In addition, all of the plans at HealthCare.gov cover essential health benefits, such as primary care visits, and cover many preventive care services with no out-of-pocket costs to the consumer. Beginning Monday, February 15, consumers who want to access the SEP to enroll in coverage and see if they qualify for financial help to reduce the cost of monthly premiums, can visit HealthCare.gov or CuidadoDeSalud.gov to view 2021 plans and prices and enroll in a plan that best meets their needs. Additionally, consumers can call the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596, which provides assistance in over 150 languages. TTY users should call 1-855-889-4325. Consumers can also find a local assister or agent/broker in their area by visiting: https://localhelp.healthcare.gov. To read the press release click here: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2021/02/12/2021-special-enrollment-period-marketplace-coverage-starts-healthcaregov.html You are invited to join a webinar to learn about CMS outreach for the 2021 Special Enrollment Period in response to the COVID-19 Emergency. What: National Stakeholder Webinar on the HealthCare.gov Special Enrollment Period 2021 When: February 16 at 1:00 pm EST (Noon CST, 11:00 am MST, 10:00 am PST) Register in advance here: https://cms.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_PkZyILGfTjOMl5JTJynpkA Meeting ID: 160 779 6687 Password: 439437 You can use the audio on your computer or phone and dial by your location zone +1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose) +1 646 828 7666 US (New York) To view the 2021 Fact Sheet for more information, visit: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2021-special-enrollment-period-response-covid-19-emergency. For more information about the Health Insurance Marketplace®, visit: https://www.healthcare.gov/quick-guide/getting-marketplace-health-insurance/.