Health coverage experts: Sidestep intimidation, prepare to enroll

The fall season is here, meaning many Wisconsinites will soon make decisions about their health coverage. Experts say early preparation with trusted voices can help overcome any fears.

The enrollment period starts November 1 for Wisconsin's health insurance marketplace tied to the Affordable Care Act.

For employer-sponsored coverage, it's typically between September and December. And for Medicare, annual enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7.

Allison Espeseth is the director of Covering Wisconsin, which has navigators who provide unbiased information for free on a lot of these topics. They can also calm nerves about assumptions that all insurance is too expensive…