Maryland Health Connection launches window shopping for 2025 Open Enrollment!

via Maryland Health Connection (this is actually from Oct. 1st):

BALTIMORE (Oct. 1, 2024) – Marylanders can now preview 2025 health plans and prices on MarylandHealthConnection.gov, the state’s online health insurance marketplace. Use the “Get an Estimate” tool to compare health plans and savings.

Open enrollment to sign up for a 2025 health plan runs from Nov. 1, 2024 through Jan. 15, 2025. New this year, Marylanders can enroll in plans from Wellpoint Maryland, Inc. Other insurance companies include: Aetna, CareFirst, Kaiser Permanente, and UnitedHealthcare. Vision and dental plans also are available.

“Health insurance makes an impactful difference in the lives of Marylanders every day," said Michele Eberle, executive director of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange. “With savings through Maryland Health Connection, health care is within reach. In fact, 9 out of 10 Marylanders who enroll get financial help with their health coverage.”

As an example, a 40-year-old living in the Baltimore metro region who makes $50,000 a year will pay a monthly premium of $273 for the lowest cost gold plan.

27-year-old individual living in Baltimore City

Income / Plan Type / Monthly Premium
$25,000 / Lowest cost silver plan* / $0
$50,000 / Lowest cost gold plan / $171

40-year-old individual living in Baltimore City

Income / Plan Type / Monthly Premium
$25,000 / Lowest cost silver plan* / $10
$50,000 / Lowest cost gold plan / $273

A family of four with two adults age 45 and two children ages 12 and 10 living in Baltimore City

Income / Plan Type / Monthly Premium
$50,000 / Lowest cost silver plan* / $11
$75,000 / Lowest cost gold plan / $203

*Individuals and families at these incomes are eligible for additional financial help to reduce their out-of-pocket costs, so a silver plan for these individuals will be less expensive overall than a gold plan. Gold plans normally offer a higher level of coverage than silver plans, but individuals and families at these incomes are eligible for special silver plans that offer a level of coverage as good as or better than a gold plan.

All plans available through Maryland Health Connection cover important health benefits, including doctor visits, prescriptions, mental health services, and more. These plans and prices are for private plans only. Those who qualify for Medicaid may enroll any time of year.