Colorado extends emergency special enrollment period until April 30

To help as many people as possible protect their health and safety during the COVID-19 outbreak, Connect for Health Colorado announced a new special enrollment period that started Friday, March 20. Coloradans who are uninsured qualify to enroll in a health insurance plan.

Due to the growing number of COVID-19 cases and increased need for health coverage, Connect for Health Colorado extended the emergency special enrollment period for uninsured Coloradans until Thursday, April 30.

Since March 20, approximately 5,500 individuals protected their health and safety by signing up for a health insurance plan through this special enrollment period. People who enroll during the extended timeframe will have coverage as of May 1.

“By extending the special enrollment period, we are doing our part to help Coloradans get the health coverage they need,” said chief executive officer Kevin Patterson. “If you are experiencing an unexpected loss of health coverage or a change in employment, we are ready to help you explore your options.”

To sign up for coverage through the Marketplace — the only place where residents can qualify for financial help to lower costs — Coloradans can complete an application and select a health insurance plan:

— Online at ConnectforHealthCO.com.

— Over the phone at 855-752-6749, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

— Working with a certified enrollment expert, connectforhealthco.com/we-can-help/. Many local experts continue to provide virtual and/or phone appointments.

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