MAINE, USA — Mainers who don't have access to dental or health insurance through an employer, Medicare, or the state's Medicaid plan will be able to enroll in coverage through CoverME.gov soon.
Open enrollment for the program begins Friday, Nov. 1, according to a press release from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This year will be the fourth annual open enrollment period of the program.
Plans offered through CoverME.gov provide insurance that protects consumers if they have an accident or major illness and fully pays for preventative screens, according to the DHHS. The program offers individual or family health plans from Anthem, Community Health Options, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, and Taro Health. It also offers dental plans from Anthem and Northeast Delta Dental.
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Anyone who wants to use CoverME.gov to enroll must do so by Dec. 15 for coverage that begins Jan. 1, 2025. Jan. 15, 2025, is the last day to enroll for coverage, with benefits starting on Feb. 1, according to the press release.
"Open enrollment is the only time of year when consumers can enroll in coverage through CoverME.gov unless they qualify for a special enrollment period as a result of a qualifying event, such as losing insurance provided through a job or MaineCare, a change in marital status, or having a baby," the press release stated.
"I encourage Maine people to visit CoverME.gov to explore their options and spread the word to help makr sure that no person in Maine goes without health insurance that could save their life," Maine Gov. Janet Mills stated in the press release.
For help in your search to find the plan and price that fits your need, click here. You can also call 866-636-0355 for more information.