Medical Xpress October 10, 2024
It’s that time of year again. In most states, the Affordable Care Act’s annual open enrollment season for health plans begins Nov. 1 and lasts through Jan. 15.
Current enrollees who do not update their information or select an alternative will be automatically reenrolled into their current plan or, if that plan is no longer available, into a plan with similar coverage.
Last year marked a record enrollment of about 21 million people. This time around, consumers will find a few things have changed.
Don’t fall for advertising scams
While some health plans offer small-dollar gift cards or other incentives to encourage participation in wellness efforts, they would not offer cash cards worth thousands of dollars a month to help...