PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Good news for
consumers who missed the December 15
cutoff for January 1 health coverage.
Oregon's Health CO-OP has pushed
the enrollment deadline back to midnight December 31st, effectively giving individuals,
families and employer groups more time during the busy winter
season.
Dr. Ralph Prows, CEO of
Oregon's Health CO-OP, sees this
as an opportunity for consumers to explore options and ask
important questions before choosing a plan that works for their
families.
"There are so many questions about open enrollment," Dr. Prows
says. "Extending the deadline is another way of being a resource
for people who aren't quite ready, who are busy with the holidays,
or who simply missed the deadline. The extra time takes stress out
of the equation."
Working with a new system
The current open enrollment period has included a number of
changes across the health insurance industry, some of which have
led to confusion.
"For some, the open enrollment period came with near
double-digit percentage jumps in premiums for their existing
plans," explains Dr. Prows. "Many families simply aren't aware of
their choices. The extended deadline gives them more time to check
out all carriers, such as Oregon's
Health CO-OP, who actually reduced premiums and eliminated
coinsurance and deductibles."
How to enroll with Oregon's
Health CO-OP
The extended deadline is available to individuals, families, and
employer groups who purchase their health insurance directly with
Oregon's Health CO-OP, and not
through the federal exchange. Individuals and families can go to
www.ohcoop.org, or phone 1-844-694-9292. Employer groups
please email sales@ohcoop.org. Whichever path people choose,
they'll have access to plans, support, and information quickly
through Oregon's Health CO-OP.
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SOURCE Oregon's Health
CO-OP