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State Extends Health Care Sign-up Again. Here’s What You Need to Know

As part of the state government’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Maryland Health Connection opened a new special enrollment period on March 1 for uninsured Marylanders to sign up for health care coverage.
It was originally scheduled to end on Wednesday, but the state has now extended it until June 15.
The coverage dates vary, depending on when a person enrolled in a health plan:
  • Enroll by April 15, coverage starts April 1
  • Enroll April 16-May 15, coverage starts May 1
  • Enroll May 16-June 15, coverage starts June 1

To enroll, visit MarylandHealthConnection.gov or download the free “Enroll MHC” mobile app. When enrolling, consumers should request or select “Coronavirus Emergency Special Enrollment Period.”

Trained navigators and brokers can help Marylanders enroll by phone.

This enrollment period is for new enrollments of uninsured Marylanders who are eligible, not an opportunity for currently enrolled consumers to change plans.

Free consumer assistance is available by calling 855-642-8572 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Deaf and hard of hearing use Relay. Help is available in more than 200 languages.

What’s needed to apply:

  • Birthdates
  • Social Security numbers (or document numbers for legal immigrants)
  • Proof of citizenship or immigration status
  • Tax returns for previous years
  • Employer and income info. (pay stubs, W-2 forms)
  • Policy numbers for any current health insurance
  • Information about any job-related coverage you or someone in your household is eligible for

Is Coronavirus covered under a Maryland Health Connection plan or Medicaid? 

Yes. Health insurance companies are required to waive cost-sharing, including lab fees, co-payments, coinsurance, and deductibles for any visit to test for coronavirus at a doctor’s office, urgent care center, or emergency room.

Can I qualify for the Coronavirus Emergency Special Enrollment Period even if I’m not sick?

Yes. All eligible, uninsured Marylanders may qualify for this emergency special enrollment period.

 

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