Casey Statement On Health Care Open Enrollment Period

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) issued the following statement on the first day of open enrollment for Americans purchasing health insurance on the individual health care market, which runs from November 1st to December 15th:

“I encourage all Pennsylvanians to log on to healthcare.gov between today and December 15 to participate in open enrollment. Open enrollment allows Pennsylvanians to shop for health care plans that fit their families’ needs, and most people still qualify for a tax credit to keep their premiums affordable,” said Senator Casey. “Despite Republican efforts to sabotage the Affordable Care Act, it is still the law of the land, and it is important that all consumers log in to provide updated information and make sure that they have picked the best plan to fit their needs for 2018. Open enrollment ends on December 15, so it is important that you act now.”

Open enrollment for states offering health care plans on healthcare.gov runs from November 1^st to December 15^th, and purchasing coverage will be easier earlier in the enrollment period. Financial help is available - about 80 percent of people who buy health coverage on healthcare.gov can find a plan for less than $75 per month. Even if you are already enrolled, shopping around for a new plan can save money while still providing you with the care you need. Over the phone assistance is also available at 1-800-318-2596.

Open enrollment begins on schedule with affordable plans available despite numerous attempts by Republicans in Congress to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which would have driven up health care costs and left tens of millions of Americans without health care. The Trump administration has also continued to sabotage the law by shortening the open enrollment period, defunding advertising and outreach, and sowing confusion about the health care options that are available to American families.

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