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Just checked today to be sure I was not incorrectly turning down my friend who wants a quote for Marketplace coverage.
Her former employer's plan is 7/1 to 7/1 plan year. She wants to check Marketplace before making the choice to stay on COBRA during group renewal time. I think otherwise she has another 6-9 months of COBRA.
I was surprised to see that now, HC.gov says anyone on COBRA can have a SEP if they enroll before 7/1/14.
"Important: If you currently have COBRA continuation coverage, you may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period for a limited time only. This allows you to enroll in a Marketplace plan instead. In order to take advantage of this one-time Special Enrollment Period, you must enroll in a new plan by July 1, 2014."
Up until this popped up, all training classes have said, it's over once they opt for COBRA until open enrollment or COBRA ends.
https://www.healthcare.gov/what-if-i-currently-have-cobra-coverage/
After looking further down list of posts, I noticed Duaine posted this and a couple other exceptions on May 7, under "Feds Change Rules Again". Good info. there.
Her former employer's plan is 7/1 to 7/1 plan year. She wants to check Marketplace before making the choice to stay on COBRA during group renewal time. I think otherwise she has another 6-9 months of COBRA.
I was surprised to see that now, HC.gov says anyone on COBRA can have a SEP if they enroll before 7/1/14.
"Important: If you currently have COBRA continuation coverage, you may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period for a limited time only. This allows you to enroll in a Marketplace plan instead. In order to take advantage of this one-time Special Enrollment Period, you must enroll in a new plan by July 1, 2014."
Up until this popped up, all training classes have said, it's over once they opt for COBRA until open enrollment or COBRA ends.
https://www.healthcare.gov/what-if-i-currently-have-cobra-coverage/
After looking further down list of posts, I noticed Duaine posted this and a couple other exceptions on May 7, under "Feds Change Rules Again". Good info. there.
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