The Affordable Care Act open enrollment will begin on November 1, 2016 through January 31, 2017. During this time, Maryland residents will be able to apply for or renew their private health insurance coverage provided by Maryland Health Connection. Medicaid applications and re-determinations are also processed within Maryland Health Connection year-round.

Interested in adding enrollment capacity within your organization? Become an Application Counselor Sponsoring Entity (ACSE). This designation will enable your organization to complete the enrollment process with your clients (or the public) into private health insurance plans as well as Medicaid. Contact Jody Hartzell with the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange at 410-547-8158 to learn more about the ACSE Program. The Maryland Health Benefit Exchange accepts ACSE applications at several points throughout the calendar year.

Please contact Dourakine Rosarion with the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services for additional information regarding coordination with the County’s local Connector Entity.