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July 5, 2013

Legislative Update
Affordable Care Act Question of the Week: Individual Exchange   
The “Question of the Week” provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Affordable Care Act. This week, we are featuring a question about the health insurance exchange, also known as the health insurance marketplace.

Q. When is open enrollment on the individual exchange? 

A. The health insurance exchange, also known as the health insurance marketplace, is scheduled to open on Oct. 1, 2013. Because the program is new, individuals will have until March 31, 2014, to buy a plan for 2014. After the first year, open enrollment will run from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 each year. The exchange will provide special enrollment periods for people who have life changes or other situations.

 
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