Open enrollment for Iowa health insurance ends in December

Open enrollment ends in December for Iowans paying for or changing particular person fitness care coverage to develop into constructive Jan. 1, 2018. 

“there has been loads of information currently about Iowa’s individual assurance market. as the open enrollment season starts, Iowans may still fully analysis all coverage options. i'd inspire buyers to satisfy with a licensed assurance agent to verify the top-quality plan for themselves and their households,” Iowa assurance Commissioner Doug Ommen noted in a news unlock.

Iowans buying their own assurance throughout the particular person market can have one alternative — Medica — accessible via healthcare.gov. Enrollment ends Dec. 15. 

For those sixty five and older, Medicare open enrollment for Medicare skills and Medicare Prescription Drug coverage (part D) runs through Dec. 7. 

individuals who miss the deadline and don't event a qualifying event can practice later but will need to pay a top rate penalty. 

individuals making more than $133,500 may see an increase in 2018 Medicare part B premiums. They should still contact Medicare for an estimate and plan thus. 

name 800-351-4664 to reach a Senior health insurance assistance program counselor who can reply questions about Medicare. SHIIP is free and private.