Update on Enrollment and Key Dates to Know

“The Department of Health Care Policy and Financing issued a joint press release with Connect for Health Colorado on updated enrollment metrics. You can find more information about the Medicaid expansion metrics by viewing our fact sheet.

Key dates for you to know:

• December 20, 2013 – Date by which Coloradans are encouraged to submit applications for financial assistance for coverage that started January 1, 2014.
• December 23, 2013 – Deadline to select a private health insurance plan on Connect for Health Colorado that will take effect January 1, 2014.
• January 1, 2014 – Earliest date coverage begins for newly eligible Medicaid or private health insurance plans purchased through Connect for Health Colorado.
• January 10, 2014 – Deadline for Connect for Health Colorado customers to make first month’s premium payment for January 1, 2014 coverage.
• March 31, 2014 – Open enrollment for Connect for Health Colorado ends (Note: Medicaid does not have an open enrollment period).”  [Source:  HCPF]