Illinois Department of
Insurance announces additional competitors and more
consumer options for year three of open enrollment -
November 1, 2015, through January 31, 2016
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[November 04, 2015]
With more carriers and more plans, residents are encouraged to
compare options before enrolling or re-enrolling in health coverage
CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of
Insurance (DOI) announced today that 480 Qualified Health Plans (QHPs)
will be available to Illinois residents through Get Covered Illinois
and Healthcare.gov beginning November 1, 2015.
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“Individuals, families and small businesses will have access to an
even larger range of competitive plans offered by the top insurance
companies in the state,” said DOI Acting Director Anne Melissa
Dowling. “We want to ensure that everyone has access to quality and
affordable health coverage to create a healthier Illinois.”
The following insurers are offering plans on the Marketplace in
2016:
* Companies new to the Marketplace in 2016
Aetna Health Inc.*
Celtic Insurance Co. *
Coventry Health & Life Insurance Co.
Coventry Health Care of Illinois, Inc.
Harkin Health Insurance Company (Midwest Security Life) *
Health Alliance Medical Plans, Inc.
Health Care Service Corporation, (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
Humana Health Plan, Inc.
Land of Lincoln Mutual Health Insurance Co.
United Healthcare of the Midwest, Inc.
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Get Covered Illinois (GCI) encourages all consumers to visit the
Marketplace at getcovered.illinois.gov to review coverage options
and learn whether they are eligible for financial assistance before
opting to renew their current plan. Individuals and families with
income between 138 percent and 400 percent of the federal poverty
level are eligible for subsidies on a sliding scale if they obtain
coverage through the Marketplace.
“Having more options in the Marketplace is great news for Illinois
residents, but consumers need to compare all plans available in
their area to select the best fit for their budget and health
conditions,” said Director of Public Education and Consumer Outreach
Brian Gorman. “Several plans have lower premium costs paired with
fewer hospital and provider choices, so it is more important than
ever for consumers to carefully review all options. GCI has hundreds
of trained professionals to work with everyone – whether a
first-time enrollee or someone who enrolled last year – every step
of the way.”
For further information, visit the Get Covered Illinois website at
www.GetCoveredIllinos.gov
or call 1-866-311-1119.
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Important Dates to Remember:
November 1, 2015: Open Enrollment starts
December 15, 2015: Last day to enroll in or change plans for new coverage
to start January 1, 2016
January 15, 2016: Last day to enroll in or change plans for new coverage
to start February 1, 2016
January 31, 2016: 2016 Open Enrollment ends. Enrollments or changes
between January 16 and January 31 take effect March 1,
2016
Premium Rate Changes 2015 to 2016
5.3% average premium increase for the lowest cost
Silver plans across the state
Most counties experienced a 15-20% increase in the second lowest cost
Silver plans
11% average premium increase for the lowest cost Bronze
plans across the state
Most counties experienced a 15-20% increase in the lowest cost
Gold plans
All Platinum plans were terminated
Get Covered Illinois has helped more than 970,000 Illinois residents obtain
Marketplace and Medicaid health coverage during the first two years of the
Affordable Care Act (ACA).
[Alissandra Calderon, Get Covered
Illinois/Illinois Marketplace]
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