Salem, OR – The Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace is pleased to announce that the deadline to get health insurance coverage starting Jan. 1, 2025, has been extended to Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, giving Oregonians additional time to avoid a gap in health coverage.
The extension ensures that individuals and families who have yet to sign up for health insurance can take advantage of this opportunity to review their options and select a plan that fits their needs and budget. The original deadline, Dec. 15, has been extended to provide a few extra days for those who need more time to enroll for coverage starting Jan. 1.
“We understand that life gets busy, and making important decisions about health coverage can sometimes take longer than expected,” said Chiqui Flowers, director of the Marketplace. “With this extension, Oregonians have additional time to find a plan that works for them and their families for the first month of 2025.”
The Marketplace offers a variety of plans that include essential health benefits such as doctor visits, prescription drugs, mental health care, and emergency services. Financial assistance is available for many Oregonians, with most individuals qualifying for savings on monthly premiums. In fact, over 80% of Marketplace enrollees last year received financial assistance to make their coverage more affordable.
How to Enroll:
- Visit OregonHealthCare.gov to compare plans and get started.
- Call the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace at 855-268-3767 for personalized assistance.
- Meet with a certified insurance agent or community partner for one-on-one support. Find help at OregonHealthCare.gov/GetHelp.
Don’t miss this opportunity to secure health insurance for January. Enroll by Dec. 18 to ensure your coverage begins on Jan. 1. Open enrollment does not end until Jan. 15, but coverage will not start until Feb. 1 if you enroll after Dec. 18.
For more information, visit OregonHealthCare.gov or contact the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace at 855-268-3767 (all relay calls are accepted).
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The Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace, a part of state government, helps people get health insurance when they do not have job-based coverage, and do not qualify for the Oregon Health Plan or another program. The Marketplace is the state-level partner to HealthCare.gov. For more information, go to OregonHealthCare.gov.