Baltimore Sun: Maryland lawmakers bring home some victories for health care | READER COMMENTARY
April 9, 2021
Before wrapping up the legislative session this month, the Maryland General Assembly took major steps to expand and strengthen health care in the state. As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to test our health care system, lawmakers passed three important measures that will expand access to care, make care more affordable and help undo stubborn disparities in how health care is delivered.... Read more »
WMAR Baltimore: Md. lawmakers propose unemployment system reforms
February 4, 2021
Applicants would be able to utilize a check box to get their information to the Health Benefit Exchange for insurance assistance.... Read more »
AP News: Maryland lawmakers announce unemployment reform package
The package calls for a checkbox for applicants to get their information to the Health Benefit Exchange for health insurance assistance.... Read more »
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 »
