Open Enrollment for Health Insurance Runs November 1 – December 15
Insurance Commissioner
"While we are seeing increases in health insurance premiums, subsidies are still available to many who purchase their plans through the marketplace," said Commissioner Donelon. "A licensed health insurance agent can help consumers evaluate their choices and also help determine whether a policyholder is eligible to receive a subsidy to help pay their premiums."
In 2017, 86 percent of Marketplace enrollees in
The
* This year's open enrollment runs
* Plans can change from year to year and some plans that were available last year may no longer be available. Review your options closely to decide what plan may work out best for you. Even if you are choosing to stay with the same health plan you had last year, you should be aware that there may be changes.
* Be sure to check the doctors and hospitals in a plan's network. Check any plans you are considering for 2018 for your choice of doctors and hospitals. Coverage that does not include the hospital down the street, but does cover the hospital across town may not be the right fit for you. To learn more, visit the
Additional resources on the LDI website include:
* A searchable database of licensed insurance agents who can assist with the purchase of health insurance is available at www.ldi.la.gov/findagent.
* Health insurance basics and FAQs are provided in the publication A Consumer's Guide to
* An online searchable database of rate filing summaries is available at www.ldi.la.gov/healthrates.
The LDI's Consumer Advocacy staff will be attending and answering questions about health insurance and other topics during open enrollment. To view their events calendar, please visit www.ldi.la.gov/events.
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