5 Steps to stay covered through the Marketplace in 2015

(AIDS) By HealthCare.gov Cross-posted from HealthCare.govDid you know that if you bought a health insurance plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace in 2014, you can renew your current plan or enroll in a different plan for 2015 There may be new, more affordable health care plans available to you that werent an option last year, or you may find another plan that better fits your needs.
This fall, youll get two important2015 health care plan noticesabout your health coverage. One will come from your health insurance company to explain any changes to premiums and benefits for the coming year. Another will come from the Marketplace with important deadlines and information about Open Enrollment, which starts on November 15, 2014. These notices help you understand your choices for 2015.
To stay covered through the Marketplace for 2015, youll need to follow 5 Steps during Open Enrollment:

Reviewyour current plans 2015 health coverage and costs.
Updateyour Marketplace application, starting November 15.
Comparethe health plans available to you in 2015.
Choosethe plan that best meets your needs.
Enrollin the health plan you want for 2015 coverage, by December 15, 2014.

Over the next few weeks, well talk more about each step and give you important tips for completing them. Youll need to complete all5 Steps to staying covered in the Health Insurance Marketplace (PDF)[PDF 283KB]to finish enrolling in a health plan, even if you want to stay in the same plan. This is important to get the coverage you want and the most cost savings that youre eligible for. Never miss a deadline!Sign up for timely email or text message updatesandconnect with us on social media.
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