The special enrollment period was announced in a September 2021 final rule. It applies to people whose income is below 150 percent of the federal poverty and who do not qualify for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
The move aims to provide low-income consumers with increased access to affordable plans. Those qualifying for the special enrollment period are eligible for Advance Payments of Premium Tax Credits, meaning they have access to plans with low or no premiums.
