Health Insurance Open Enrollment Deadline Approaches
Health Insurance Open Enrollment Deadline Approaches
The South Dakota Division of Insurance reminds consumers the Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment period for 2022 coverage runs from November 1, 2021, to January 15, 2022, for consumers with individual policies.
Open enrollment offers South Dakotans the opportunity to review and/or purchase health insurance coverage from options available in the general market, as well as the federally facilitated exchange known as the Marketplace.
With additional subsidies available in the Marketplace through 2022, consumers may have more options available. Consumers are encouraged to use local, licensed health insurance producers when reviewing health insurance needs.
“Local insurance producers can help identify changes in your needs, as well as explain different plan benefit options to meet those needs,” said Larry Deiter, state insurance director. “They are your best resource when exploring the comprehensive health insurance coverage available in your area.”
Avera Health Plans and Sanford Health Plan are approved by the Division to sell individual comprehensive health policies during the 2022 open enrollment. Any other company offering health coverage is not approved to sell comprehensive coverage in South Dakota.
Consumers should enroll by December 15, 2021, to have coverage effective January 1, 2022. Enrollments after December 15 will have later effective dates.
