Manchin Encourages West Virginians To Apply For Health Insurance During Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Period

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2022:

U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) reminded and encouraged West Virginians to apply for health insurance coverage during the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Open Enrollment Period, which began yesterday, November 1st, and ends January 15th, 2023. West Virginians who enroll in or change their health coverage by December 15th can expect their coverage to begin by January 1st, 2023.

"West Virginians without health insurance can now apply for quality, affordable health insurance coverage during the Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment period. The Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law in August of this year, included funding to make healthcare more affordable by extending the availability of advanced premium tax credits, leading to lower premiums and cheaper health plans for West Virginians.

"The tax credits continue to provide more affordable healthcare to West Virginians today, and I encourage everyone without health insurance to visit healthcare.gov to find a plan that works for you and your family," said Senator Manchin.

West Virginia offers free enrollment assistance to all in-state residents through the WV Navigator. You can learn more at acanavigator.com/wv/home or call at 1-844-WV-CARES.

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Original text here: https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/11/02/2022/manchin-encourages-west-virginians-to-apply-for-health-insurance-during-affordable-care-act-open-enrollment-period