The special enrollment period for Affordable Care Act coverage through the Federal Marketplace has now been extended until August 15, 2021. This means individuals and families can enroll in a health insurance plan or change to a new plan without experiencing a qualifying event. Also additional financial assistance in the form of increased tax credits (aka subsidies) for plans purchased through the Marketplace will become accessible starting

April 1. Marketplace enrollees who want to take advantage of the changes will need to update their information on the Marketplace after April 1.