06/29/2011
Information on OEPs and other OIC rulings to be displayed prominently on our website
To comply with a recent Emergency Rule issued by the Washington State Office of Insurance Commissioner (OIC), we will be prominently displaying information on our website regarding open enrollment periods, special enrollment periods and qualifying events and other contact details.
Highlighted is a change regarding effective dates for stand-alone newborn coverage. The effective date for newborn stand-alone coverage will be the baby's date of birth if the application is submitted within 60 days of the birth.
Your clients will see the below information when they visit our website.
Important Information for Applicants Under 19
Special rules apply for applicants under the age of 19 when applying for health care coverage. Please contact your agent or call our Sales department toll-free at 1 (866) 704-2708 for a paper application or assistance.
Applicants and family members who are under age 19 may enroll during the open enrollment period defined by state or federal law. The open enrollment periods are March 15 through April 30 and September 15 through October 31.
A special enrollment period of 31 days is available to any person under age nineteen if they experience one of the following qualifying events:
- Loss of employer sponsored coverage that covered him or her
- Loss of his or her eligibility under Medicaid or other public program
- Loss of his or her coverage due to the dissolution of a marriage
- Loss of his or her coverage due to a change of residency that leads to service area restrictions
Also, a special enrollment period of 60 days is available to any person under age nineteen following his or her birth, adoption, or placement for adoption. Coverage of a newborn or child adopted or placed for adoption will be effective as of his or her date of birth if he or she is enrolled within 60 days of birth.
You also may qualify for special programs, including:
Please call us if you have any questions. You can contact your Individual sales executive or call Individual and Medicare Sales Producer Support at 1 (800) 557-0555.
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