Virginia: Marketplace deadline TONIGHT for Virginians to apply for Jan. 1st healthcare coverage

Via the Augusta Free Press:

Friday is the last day for Virginia residents to apply for health care coverage that starts on January 1, 2024.

Any healthcare coveragesecured after December 15 and before Open Enrollment ends on January 15 will begin on February 1, 2024.

The Virginia Insurance Marketplace reminds Virginians to apply now for 2024. 

After the Open Enrollment period ends January 15, Virginians experiencing a Qualifying Life Event such as having a baby or losing health insurance coverage may be eligible to enroll during a Special Enrollment Period. 

Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace replaced HealthCare.gov for all Virginians and launched on November 1, 2023. Marketplace provides a wealth of resources for residents to find affordable health care coverage. Hundreds of thousands of Virginians have accessed the Marketplace this Open Enrollment Period to find coverage that meets their needs.  

...To get started, Virginians can visit Marketplace.Virginia.gov  to browse and compare health insurance plans. Virginians can access the following resources for additional help: 

• The Marketplace Help Center can connect Virginians to someone either in person or on the phone. Free translation services are also available.

• The FAQ page answers some of the most common questions about the Marketplace.