A simple unemployment form change could help struggling Marylanders access affordable health care | COMMENTARY
November 16, 2020
For many people who lack coverage, an affordable — or even free — insurance plan is available. But many people simply don’t know where to begin to find coverage. As a state, we need to take steps to educate the public and make it easier for people who are facing unemployment to enroll in health insurance.... Read more »
Obamacare open enrollment begins amid pandemic, Supreme Court challenge
October 30, 2020
Maryland will open enrollment Sunday for health insurance plans created under the Affordable Care Act amid a rise in coronavirus cases and a looming Supreme Court challenge to the law. Demand is expected to be high as a result of the pandemic, which has infected more than 143,000 Marylanders and put tens of thousands out of work.... Read more »
Maryland coronavirus emergency healthcare enrollment extended to July 15
June 29, 2020
WDVM by: Jasmine Pelaez June 29, 2020 See the transcript: https://www.localdvm.com/news/i-270/maryland-coronavirus-emergency-healthcare-enrollment-extended-to-july-15/... Read more »
Marylanders Encouraged to Enroll in Health Insurance Program
June 24, 2020
Marylanders who still haven’t filed their state tax returns and need health insurance have less three weeks to do so.... Read more »
Special Enrollment Period For Marylanders Without Health Insurance
March 24, 2020
Having health insurance and access to care will give you peace of mind during a period of uncertainty about the threat of the coronavirus.... Read more »
Maryland special sign-up period for health insurance opens
March 18, 2020
In response to the spread of the virus, the Maryland Health Connection, the state’s health insurance marketplace, is opening a special open-enrollment period beginning on Monday.... Read more »
Maryland creates special healthcare enrollment period
People without health insurance in Maryland will have a chance to purchase it starting Monday, as the state opens a special enrollment window because of the coronavirus crisis.... Read more »
Maryland Reopens Insurance Enrollment as Coronavirus Spreads
During this crisis, it's essential that all uninsured people get coverage, according to Stephanie Klapper, deputy director at Maryland Health Care for All. She pointed out that a lot of folks without health insurance end up getting treated in emergency rooms, which could create chaos in the middle of a pandemic.... Read more »
Special Sign-Up Period for Health Insurance Opens
Maryland residents who lack health insurance — and who are spooked by the COVID-19 outbreak — can sign-up for coverage next week.... Read more »
Md. offers insurance enrollment period during coronavirus pandemic
Marylanders without health insurance have an extra opportunity to purchase it on the state’s individual market as the state offers a special enrollment period amid the COVID-19 pandemic.... Read more »
