What does open enrollment mean? Open enrollment is a designated time each year when you can enroll in new health insurance plans or change your existing coverage. This period is particularly relevant for individuals based on their age and Medicare status. If you are enrolled in Medicare or are over 65, this period is known as the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). For the year … [Read more...]
CMS Kicks-off campaign to prepare for New Medicare Cards for Seniors
On Tuesday, May 30, 2017, CMS kicked-off a multi-faceted outreach campaign to help providers get ready for new Medicare cards. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is preparing a fraud prevention initiative that removes Social Security numbers from Medicare cards to help fight identity theft, and safeguards taxpayer dollars. So, how will this work? The new … [Read more...]
kynect Open Enrollment Ended February 15, 2015
Open enrollment for 2015 for kynect Kentucky's Healthcare Connection ended February 15, 2015. Open enrollment will open again on November 1, 2015 till January 31, 2016. If you have a life event, you will qualify for Special Enrollment. Open Enrollment ended on February 15th, 2015, meaning that the only way to buy health insurance is through a Special Enrollment … [Read more...]
Health Insurance Common Questions
At Vaughn Insurance, our individual health insurance specialists have many years working in the individual health insurance marketplace. They are particularly skilled at simplifying what can be a very confusing product, especially during these times of uncertainty. Contact us to discuss your needs and review the options available to you. You have more choices than you might … [Read more...]
Graduating from college? Here are 4 ways to get health coverage
College students and recent graduates have several options for finding coverage in the Health Insurance Marketplace. 1. Special Enrollment Periods for College Grads 2. Medicaid and CHIP coverage 3. Coverage on a parent’s plan 4. Catastrophic coverage We are certified kynect agents here at Vaughn Insurance and can help you with your questions relating to kynect, Affordable … [Read more...]