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Old 04-23-2014, 06:59 AM
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Last month my Athem insurance took a big price jump. Well I called the agent and requested quotes for a different policy. She sent 2 that looked pretty good so I called her to pick one. To my surprise they will not be available until October/November. She said under the ACA all new policies aren't available to then. I asked why and she said it is in the ACA. I guess I should of read the ACA?????
It is normal for companies that have health insurance for their employees to have enrolment periods. You can make changes or keep it the same at that time. After that period is over you have to wait until the next one, usually one year. I guess the ACA is the same.