2020 Open Enrollment For Health Insurance In PA Ends This Week

PENNSYLVANIA — If you haven't enrolled in individual health insurance yet in 2020, time is running out.

Sunday, Dec. 15 is the deadline to select an health plan through the Affordable Care Act in Pennsylvania, the state Insurance Department reminded residents in an announcement Monday.

"Whether enrolling for the first time or re-enrolling, I encourage everyone to consider their coverage options and shop around for comprehensive coverage that best fits their needs,” Jessica Altman, the Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner, said in a statement. “Many Pennsylvanians qualify for subsidies to offset their monthly premium. Also, assistance is available to help individuals sign up for coverage.”

If you're not sure where to begin or what plan to select, don't worry. You're not alone.

State officials offer online resources, including a details on each plan, monthly premiums, and total annual out of pocket cost estimates. To review these options, see the Insurance Department's page online here, or review their Consumers’ Checkbook tool.

You can also watch a series of videos on "health insurance literacy" put together by local insurance agencies, hospitals, and academics here.

If you're buying insurance directly from a health insurance company, make sure you're not getting scammed by an imitator. Use the official websites for Pennsylvania's seven certified health insurers: Capital Blue Cross, Geisinger, Highmark, Independence Blue Cross, Oscar, Pennsylvania Health and Wellness, or UPMC Health Plan.