Open enrollment for 2022 Marketplace coverage begins; CMS updates guidance on coverage for Afghan evacuees

Open enrollment for 2022 coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplaces today. The is open through Jan. 15, with over 5,500 local navigators and assisters and 48,000 agents and brokers available to help . Plans selected after Dec. 15 will generally start Feb. 1. According to CMS, consumers will find more for 2022 as well as more financial assistance due to the American Rescue Plan Act. For details on the state-based marketplaces, including enrollment deadlines, .
AHA is participating in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ program, which offers outreach and educational resources for hospitals and other enrollment partners.
In other news, CMS today released an updated on Medicaid and other health coverage options available to Afghan evacuees.