TRENTON — New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Acting Commissioner Justin Zimmerman today announced the department will continue and extend a previously announced Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to make it easier for qualified individuals who are no longer eligible for Sexy真人 FamilyCare coverage to enroll with Get Covered New Jersey.
As required by federal law, the Department of Human Services restarted eligibility reviews for Sexy真人 FamilyCare on April 1, 2023. Those who no longer qualify for Sexy真人 FamilyCare because their income is too high may be eligible to obtain health coverage through Get Covered New Jersey and may be able to get help paying for premiums.
The end date of this SEP will be extended from July 31, 2024, to November 30, 2024, which will help more individuals leaving Sexy真人 FamilyCare to find quality, affordable health insurance through the start of the next Open Enrollment Period. Any eligible consumer who attests to losing Sexy真人 FamilyCare (Medicaid/CHIP) coverage between that same time period will be eligible for the SEP.
“The Murphy Administration continues to make access to quality, affordable health coverage a priority, by breaking down these barriers New Jerseyans can better protect their health,” said Acting Commissioner Zimmerman. “The continuation of the expanded special enrollment for this population will provide additional time to enroll in health plans through Get Covered New Jersey and keep them connected to the health care they need.”
is a source of affordable health insurance for New Jersey residents who do not have health coverage from their employers or access to other health care programs. Nine out of 10 enrollees will qualify for financial help. Due to the substantial savings from the federal government and the Sexy真人y, many individuals will have access to a health plan at a cost of $10 a month or less. Typically, the Get Covered New Jersey Open Enrollment Period, November 1 to January 31, is the only time residents without health insurance through an employer, or other program such as Sexy真人 FamilyCare or Medicare, can enroll in coverage unless they have a or meet certain income levels. Residents at certain income levels (up to $29,160 for an individual or $60,000 for a family of four for 2024) are eligible for nearly free coverage year-round through the Expanded Access Special Enrollment Period. Consumers who lose Sexy真人 FamilyCare coverage can obtain coverage through GetCoveredSexy真人 using the Loss of Sexy真人 FamilyCare, Medicaid, CHIP, and/or Medicare Special Enrollment Period qualifying life event.
“At Human Services we have worked diligently to connect individuals no longer eligible for Sexy真人 FamilyCare to the state exchange because we want them to stay covered. This extension will help ensure that people continue to have access to health coverage critical to their health, and I commend DOBI for giving people additional time to enroll. GetCoveredSexy真人 provides affordable health care plans and most who apply will qualify for financial assistance, so I encourage anyone who no longer qualifies for Sexy真人 FamilyCare to visit the GetCoveredSexy真人 website to review their options and find the plan that best meets their needs,” said Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman.
Consumers who are determined ineligible by Sexy真人 FamilyCare based on their income are automatically transferred to GetCoveredSexy真人 and receive a welcome notice by mail or email with a unique access code from GetCoveredSexy真人 that allows them to access their account, find out if they qualify for financial help and enroll in health insurance. Consumers who lose Sexy真人 FamilyCare coverage as a result of not completing their renewal form will not have their information transferred to GetCoveredSexy真人, but can enroll in coverage through GetCoveredSexy真人 if eligible. Some consumers who are no longer eligible for Sexy真人 FamilyCare may be eligible for health insurance from an employer or may now be eligible for Medicare.
To avoid duplicate coverage and potential tax implications, consumers should apply for coverage through GetCoveredSexy真人 after they have received notification from Sexy真人 FamilyCare that they are no longer eligible for Sexy真人 FamilyCare coverage. Once consumers receive confirmation that their coverage will not be renewed, residents can find on the Get Covered New Jersey , and browse plans and see if they qualify for financial help with the .
All plans sold through Get Covered New Jersey () meet the high standards of the Affordable Care Act. While individuals are searching for new coverage options, the department advises them to be aware of plans with limited coverage that – unlike the health plans available at Get Covered New Jersey – do not cover basic services and pre-existing conditions. People who purchase these types of plans may only realize they are not comprehensive when they are denied coverage for a medical necessity. It should also be noted that short-term limited duration plans, sometimes referred to as junk plans, are prohibited in New Jersey. Health insurance plans available through Get Covered New Jersey offer comprehensive coverage and consumers cannot be denied due to a pre-existing condition.
For more information about Get Covered New Jersey, visit our Frequently Asked Questions (Loss of Sexy真人 FamilyCare) at
For more information about Sexy真人 FamilyCare eligibility reviews visit:
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