Open Enrollment 9: Health Coverage for 2022

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Open Enrollment season is upon us! New Healthplanfinder customers can begin shopping for a 2022 Qualified Health Plan (QHP) and Qualified Dental Plan (QDP) on November 1, 2021. For their coverage to start January 1, 2022, customers must select a plan by December 15, 2021, and make their first month’s payment within 30 days of enrolling. Open Enrollment ends on January 15, 2022.

Spokane County will have 7 health insurance carriers and 3 dental insurance carriers to choose from, all with varying coverage options to meet customers’ needs during 2022.

The Navigators at BHT are available to help over the phone and in-person (by appointment only) to assist customers with applying and shopping for plans on Healthplanfinder. Call 509-340-9008 or contact us using the form here to make an appointment.

 Enrollment in Washington Apple Health/Medicaid is open year-round!

Key Dates:

  • November 1, 2021: Open Enrollment Starts – New customers can start shopping and enrolling in Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) for coverage beginning January 1, 2022.

  • November 16, 2021: Existing Customers Start Reporting Changes – Customers enrolled in a 2021 QHP can start reporting changes that will take effect on January 1, 2022. This prevents any changes to their existing 2021 coverage.

  • December 15, 2021: Last Day to Enroll for January 1 Start Date – New and existing customers should choose a plan by December 15 for coverage starting January 1, 2022.

  • January 15, 2022: Open Enrollment Ends – Customers who enroll by January 15 will have a February 1, 2022 start date.