For millions of Americans, the end of the year is open enrollment season – a yearly opportunity to take stock of your health care needs and select the health insurance plan that works best for you. It is a window of time – typically in the fall – when you can sign up for health insurance, review, assess, and modify your existing benefits.
There are more choices than ever to help you find a plan that will best suit your health needs. Think of it like planning a trip: you don’t pack a surfboard if you are planning to hike in the mountains. Likewise, there is a lot to think about when selecting a health plan for the next year. What does it cost? Does it include your prescription or preferred doctors? Understanding health insurance basics and how open enrollment works is essential for making informed choices about your benefits and insurance coverage.