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Early 2026 rate filings show statewide average proposed increases with double-digit rate hikes, ranging from 10% in Oregon to 24% in Rhode Island for ACA marketplace plans. Employers anticipate 2026 to see the biggest healthcare cost increase in over a decade Employers anticipate 2026 to see biggest healthcare cost increase in over a decade | HFMA, driven by rising medical costs, prescription drug expenses, and policy changes that are contributing to these significant premium increases. These substantial rate hikes represent a major escalation in healthcare costs that will impact both individual consumers and employer-sponsored health plans.
Important Update: Open enrollment for 2027 health insurance coverage has been shortened and will now run from November 1 through December 15, 2026, eliminating the entire month of January that was previously available for enrollment. This gives you one month less time to review plan options, compare costs, and make your health insurance selection for next year. We strongly recommend starting your enrollment process early to ensure you have adequate time to choose the best plan for your needs before the December 15th deadline.
Aetna has announced it will be leaving the ACA marketplace for the 2026 plan year, citing unsustainable cost trends as the reason for their departure. If you currently have Banner|Aetna coverage, your plan will continue through December 31, 2025, but you'll need to select a new insurance carrier during the November 2025 open enrollment period. This exit will affect approximately one million people nationwide, so it's crucial to start researching alternative plan options early to ensure continuous coverage for 2026.
Enrollment dates are critical when it comes to securing health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace. The Open Enrollment Period is the designated time each year when individuals can sign up for, renew, or make changes to their health insurance plans. Missing this window can mean going uninsured for the year or waiting months until the next opportunity to enroll.
Unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period—triggered by life events like losing other coverage, getting married, having a baby, or moving—you generally cannot sign up for coverage outside of open enrollment. This can lead to financial risk in case of unexpected medical needs and limited access to affordable care.
Being aware of and acting within enrollment dates ensures you’re protected, avoid penalties (in some states), and maintain access to subsidies or cost-sharing reductions if you qualify.
Special Enrollment Period (SEP):
A SEP is a time outside the annual Open Enrollment Period when you can sign up for health insurance due to major life changes like losing coverage, marriage, having a baby, moving, or changes in income.
Why It Matters:
SEPs provide a vital safety net, helping you avoid gaps in coverage during life transitions. You usually have 60 days after the event to enroll.
When you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period, the day you submit your application plays a big role in when your health insurance coverage will begin.
If you enroll on or before the 15th of the month, your coverage will usually start on the first day of the following month.
For example, if you apply on June 10, your coverage would begin July 1.
However, if you enroll after the 15th of the month, your coverage won’t begin until the first day of the second following month.
So, if you apply on June 18, your coverage would not start until August 1.
This means even a small delay in applying can push your coverage start date back by a full month, leaving you without insurance for longer than expected.
Open Enrollment is the period each year when you can sign up for, renew, or change your health insurance plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace.
For most states, Open Enrollment runs from November 1 to January 15.
This is the main window to get coverage unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period due to a life event like losing insurance, having a baby, or moving.
Don't forget about open enrollment! Mark it in your calendars and contact us when its time so we can help you navigate the marketplace.
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