ACA Open Enrollment Deadline Nears

More than two million consumers selected a plan in the federally facilitated Health Care Marketplace as of Nov. 28, 2015, including 54,346 in Wisconsin. Plans for 2016 are affordable; 69 percent of Wisconsin enrollees can find plans for $75 or less a month in premiums after tax credits. Nationwide, about 8 out of 10 people who enroll in health coverage through HealthCare.gov qualify for financial help to make their monthly premiums more affordable. For 2016, 79 percent of returning Wisconsin HealthCare.gov consumers could save an average of $828 annually in premiums before tax credits for a plan in the same level of coverage by returning to shop.

Visit [email protected] to find a listing of enrollment centers and events in your community where free, confidential enrollment help is offered. Representatives at the 24-hour Call Center are available every day at 800.318.2596.

Open Enrollment for 2016 health coverage at HealthCare.gov runs through Jan. 31, 2016. Individuals who need coverage starting Jan. 1, 2016 must sign up by the Dec. 15, 2015 deadline. Consumers should visit HealthCare.gov or CuidadodeSalud.gov to review their coverage options, learn about financial assistance, or to sign up or re-enroll in a plan.