Healthcare Special Enrollment in Washington State

During 2021, we are looking at the first Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to allow people seeking health insurance coverage to get coverage. Due to COVID-19, the Washington Healthplanfinder opened up our ability to assist people getting healthcare. (Normally, you have only from November 1st through December 15th).

413 N Mission street, Wenatchee is one of the eleven full service enrollment centers located in Washington State. We assist people year round in making changes, uploading their documents, understanding healthcare and enrolling in plans. We do not charge fees for our services.

What you need to know:

• This SEP begins on February 15, 2021 and runs through May 15, 2021.

• This SEP is for those currently uninsured as well as those who are enrolled in other health insurance products – including short-term limited duration plans, health sharing ministries or COBRA – who are seeking coverage alternatives (anyone not currently covered through Washington Healthplanfinder).

• Current Washington Healthplanfinder enrollees are not eligible and may not change plans (this does not apply if an enrollee experiences a qualifying life event that allows for a plan change).

• We have to make a request for approval from a programer so it could take 24 to 48 hours before we can shop.

• Individuals have 60 days from the date the SEP is approved to enroll in and submit their plan selection.

• Enrollment follows the 15th of the month rule. For example:

o Enrollments that occur before the 15th of the month will have a coverage start date of the first day of the following month. If you enroll on February 15 then your plan will start March 1st.

o Enrollments after 15th of the month will have a coverage start date of the month after the next month – the second following month. If you enroll on February 16 then your plan will start April 1st.

Reminder: Enrollment is offered year-round to individuals and families through Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) and Native American Health.

The easiest way to catch us is make an appointment using our app. You can set the appointment for in person, over the phone or even screen sharing. It also sends reminders to you about about the appointment. If you call us and you catch the machine then leave a message as we return calls.

We also podcast regularly about Family, Small Business and Insurance on Suzilla. So check us out for more details.

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