Maryland Extends Health Exchange Signup Period For Some
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Maryland's health insurance exchange is extending enrollment nearly two weeks for those who began applying by Sunday.
The Maryland Health Connection announced the extension Sunday, which was to have been the last day of open enrollment for coverage starting April 1. Those who have started the process now have until Feb. 28 to complete it.
Executive Director Carolyn Quattrocki tells The Baltimore Sun that most people could access the exchange but many had questions. That led to a backlog of calls that couldn't be answered in time for everyone to enroll.
The problem made for a rough end to what had been a smooth three months of open enrollment.
People who don't get insurance through their employers are required to secure insurance through the exchange under the Affordable Care Act.
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