The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) is informing consumers about the important dates and steps for the upcoming 2025 Affordable Care Act (ACA) Open Enrollment period. This period, crucial for those using the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) for individual health coverage, will begin on Friday, November 1, 2024, and conclude on Monday, January 15, 2025.
TDCI emphasizes the importance for Tennesseans to start reviewing their health insurance options early to avoid missing any critical deadlines. After the Open Enrollment period closes, consumers will only be able to enroll in a health plan in the event of certain qualifying life circumstances.
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Key dates for the 2025 Open Enrollment are as follows:
– November 1, 2024: The start of Open Enrollment, allowing consumers to enroll in, renew, or change FFM plans.
– December 15, 2024: The final day for enrolling in or changing plans for coverage beginning January 1, 2025.
– January 15, 2025: The last day to enroll in or change Marketplace plans for coverage that will start on February 1, 2025.
For further information, Tennesseans are encouraged to visit healthcare.gov to explore individual ACA-compliant health insurance plans available in each of Tennessee’s eight rating areas. The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance has reviewed and approved the carrier rate changes for the upcoming enrollment period.
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