Special enrollment period open for health insurance
Enrollment open until May 15, 2021
February 22, 2021
In response to the COVID-19 health emergency, the Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, announced a special enrollment period for health insurance from February 15 through May 15, 2021, for individuals and families who are uninsured or underinsured. Individuals and families in Wyoming can enroll in Marketplace health coverage until May 15. The special enrollment period is available to all Marketplace-eligible consumers who are submitting a new application, missed the earlier deadline, or updating an existing application. This Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for individuals and families to apply and enroll is available to consumers in the 36 states served by Marketplaces that use the HealthCare.gov platform. Wyoming is one of those states.
Access is available through a variety of channels: through HealthCare.gov directly, the Marketplace call center, or direct enrollment channels. Consumers can find local help at Localhelp.healthcare.gov or by calling the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596. TTY users should call 1-855-889-4325. Assistance is available in 150 languages. The phone call is free.
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