November 1, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
RICHMOND, VA –
November 1 is the first day of Open Enrollment on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace. Open Enrollment is the time of year that all consumers can enroll in new coverage or make changes to a current plan without needing to experience a qualifying life event. The deadline is December 15 to enroll in coverage effective January 1, 2024. Free application assistance is available to Virginians during Open Enrollment and year-round through the Enroll Virginia program.
This year, Virginia is completing its transition from the federal marketplace to a state-based exchange and launching Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace at marketplace.virginia.gov. The new platform is a one-stop shop for Virginians, who can submit one application for Marketplace or Medicaid coverage, compare plan options, enroll, and find local help all on the same website. All health plans on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace offer comprehensive coverage, and many households will also be eligible for financial assistance to lower costs.
“We encourage consumers to check out the new Marketplace website and compare plan options even if they are currently enrolled in a plan,” said Deepak Madala, Enroll Virginia director at Virginia Poverty Law Center. “Prices and plan details change often, so there may be new options that fit your family’s budget.”
Enroll Virginia is a nonprofit, nonpartisan initiative of Virginia Poverty Law Center that provides free and unbiased help with health coverage options through Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace, Medicaid, and FAMIS. Consumers can contact Enroll Virginia’s staff to learn more about their insurance options and get help enrolling by calling the toll-free helpline at 1-888-392-5132. They can also find local assisters and make in-person or virtual appointments using Enroll Virginia’s online locator tool at enrollva.org/get-help.
Consumers who are seeking additional information or want to initiate their applications or renewals can also go directly to the Marketplace online at marketplace.virginia.gov or call the consumer assistance center at 1-888-687-1501 (TTY: 711). The call center’s hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday, and language services are available.
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Enroll Virginia (a project of Virginia Poverty Law Center) is a network of community-based organizations committed to helping Virginians access high quality, affordable health coverage. Our navigators and enrollment experts are trained and certified to provide free, unbiased assistance on health insurance options available through the Marketplace, Medicaid, and FAMIS. Enroll Virginia is supported by the Virginia State Corporation Commission and Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace, in accordance with the provisions of Va. Code § 38.2-6513(B). The contents provided are solely the responsibility of the authors.
CONTACT: Mara Guyer
Strategic Communications Manager, Enroll Virginia, Virginia Poverty Law Center
804-801-2927