BRIEF: Open enrollment begins Nov. 1 for Health Insurance Marketplace

Oct. 30--Despite confusing messages during this campaign season, the Affordable Care Act is still in place and open enrollment begins soon.

The annual open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace lasts six weeks -- Nov. 1 through Dec. 15.

West Virginians who need help enrolling or have questions about health insurance can take advantage of the free help that WV Navigator provides by calling 1-844-WV-CARES (304-356-5834).

The hotline offers callers an opportunity to speak to a certified health insurance navigator. Free, in-person enrollment assistance is also available.

WV Navigator, a federally grant funded project operated by First Choice Services, cautions people to pay close attention this year as they sign up for health insurance plans. The Health Insurance Marketplace offers monthly subsidies for people to help pay for their insurance plans -- however, you have to go through the Healthcare.gov website or enroll through the Marketplace call center to get those subsidies.

People who need enrollment help or have questions are encouraged to call WV Navigator as soon as possible to make an appointment for their free help. More information is available at WVNavigator.com.

-- Wendy Holdren

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