{"id":1757,"date":"2021-09-29T23:14:26","date_gmt":"2021-09-29T23:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplyinsured.com\/advice\/?p=1757"},"modified":"2021-09-29T23:22:56","modified_gmt":"2021-09-29T23:22:56","slug":"timeline-for-open-enrollment-this-year-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplyinsured.com\/advice\/2021\/09\/29\/timeline-for-open-enrollment-this-year-2022","title":{"rendered":"Timeline For Open Enrollment This Year – 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Each year as autumn slips away and winter storms its way in, kids start to think about the holidays, while their parents have visions of deductibles and HMOs<\/a> dancing in their heads. For individuals and businesses large and small, Open Enrollment<\/a> is a time where employers ensure their employees know the what, how, and why to sign up for health insurance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Open Enrollment Period<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The national Open Enrollment Period remains largely the same year over year, beginning November 1 and ending December 15<\/a>. Open Enrollment is when health insurance pricing is released for the upcoming year, and while this period primarily applies to individuals<\/a> who need health insurance, many businesses often have their renewal during this same time. Additionally, many states leave the Open Enrollment Period open for a longer window of time. This larger window often allows enrollment into January, giving individuals more time to select a plan. Understanding when each state starts and ends this period is critical when you have an individual who needs to enroll in a health insurance plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Happens If You Miss Open Enrollment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you miss the Open Enrollment Period and are an individual looking for health insurance, you may be able to qualify for the Special Enrollment Period<\/a>. A Special Enrollment Period is a 60-day window to enroll in a plan, that begins with a life event. If you don\u2019t qualify for a Special Enrollment Period, and missed the Open Enrollment Period in your state, you may still have options, including Medicaid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The qualifications<\/a> for a Special Enrollment Period sign-up include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n