Deadline is today for Affordable Care Act insurance enrollment for coverage Jan. 1

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Sunday is the deadline for Jan. 1 coverage under the Affordable Care Act. The ACA open enrollment for individual plans started Nov. 1. For people who enroll after Dec. 15, coverage won’t start until Feb. 1. The final deadline for enrolling is Jan. 15.

“We help people understand their plans, understand their care and use it to help their overall well-being,” said Adam VanSpankeren, program manager of Covering Wisconsin’s Navigator Program.

A navigator from Covering Wisconsin can explain what’s different with your plans this year, and they can make sure you sign up for the right coverage. 

The Affordable Care Act rolled out new consumer protections for health care insurance plans and this ensures that people will not be denied coverage or charged a higher premium due to their personal health history. People can sign up at Healthcare.gov.