Open enrollment for health benefits extended

Published 1:30 am Sunday, April 5, 2020

Submitted by the Washington Health Benefit Exchange

Washington Health Benefit Exchange has extended the special enrollment period due to COVID-19 through May 8.

Existing enrollees who are facing income changes can self-serve by signing in to report a change. New enrollees are encouraged to search for a local insurance expert or call customer support between 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to learn about coverage options.

Stay Home, Stay Healthy!

The Washington Health Benefit Exchange is here to help you get coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Free or low-cost Apple Health coverage is available year-round and a special enrollment is available to those who are uninsured or have life changes as a result of COVID-19. If you are 64 years and 9 months of age or older visit Medicare’s website to apply for coverage.

For more information about the Washington Health Benefit Exchange’s COVID-19 response, visit https://www.wahbexchange.org/coronavirus-faqs/.