Open Enrollment period to close Jan. 15 in Vermont

WATERBURY, VT — The Open Enrollment period for Vermont's health insurance marketplace, known as Vermont Health Connect, is ending soon, but there is still time for eligible Vermonters to enroll or make changes to their plan. Jan. 15 is the last day to enroll for qualified health plan coverage in 2024. Any eligible Vermonter can enroll via Vermont Health Connect by Jan. 15 for coverage starting Feb. 1.

In most cases, Vermonters can complete the application online at VermontHealthConnect.gov.

Additionally, any customer currently enrolled in a qualified health plan can change their plan during this time. The Plan Comparison Tool is a resource available to Vermonters to help select the right plan for their needs, and can be found at vhc.checkbookhealth.org.

Vermonters can save money on the amount they pay for plans, called premiums, if they qualify and sign up on the health insurance marketplace. More than 90% of people who are enrolled through Vermont Health Connect qualify for financial help.

Customers eligible for financial help can apply the savings to the plan of their choice. It's important that customers shop to see which plan is best for them. All qualified health plans available include the same essential health benefits.

While Jan. 15 is a holiday, Vermonters can still make plan selections or edits online that day via VermontHealthConnect.gov. Once Open Enrollment is over, customers can only change their 2024 plan if they qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Vermonters can find out if they qualify at tinyurl.com/3pe9eknp.

— Eagle Times Staff