The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is extending until Aug. 15 the special enrollment period for 36 states using the federal health insurance marketplace, giving consumers more time to view new options under the American Rescue Plan, including lower premiums and plan upgrades.

The special enrollment period, intended to ensure access to health coverage amid the the COVID-19 pandemic, will continue through May 15. The enrollment period applies to consumers in the 36 states that use the federal marketplace platform.

America's Essential Hospitals is taking part in the Provider and Hospital Week of Action to promote open enrollment for insurance marketplaces under the ACA.

By forming strategic partnerships and using social media, CMS aims to “reach young adults where they are” to facilitate engagement during open enrollment.

Individuals must prove they are eligible to sign up for coverage outside of open enrollment. HHS also proposes amending risk adjustment for insurers.

In the Loop, a joint project of Community Catalyst and the National Health Law Program, helps enrollment assisters share experiences and answer questions.

Fourth cycle of grants through the Connecting Kids to Coverage program supports work to link eligible children with Medicaid, CHIP coverage; proposals due Jan. 20, 2016.

The funding opportunity will support navigators for up to three years in federally facilitated and state partnership health insurance marketplaces.

CMS proposes to extend an enhanced matching rate to states to help modernize and update their Medicaid eligibility and enrollment systems.

Feb. 20 final rule and letter to issuers outline benefit and payment parameters for 2016 health insurance marketplace plans

This week, Congress will likely consider a CR, allowing non-ACA-compliant group health insurance plans through 2018, extending the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program, and several health-related items.

Under consideration will be a federal funding extension and a House bill to grandfather non-ACA-compliant group health plans

In preparation for the Nov. 15 start of open enrollment in the health insurance marketplace, CMS issues guidance on certification requirements for navigators, certified application counselors, and others who help consumers with the enrollment process.

The House and Senate head into August recess after voting to clear a VA assistance bill, sending it to the president on Friday. The Senate couldn't pass border emergency supplemental legislation, while the House passed a less expensive version. CMS faced tough criticism from Republicans about HealthCare.gov contractors.

America's Essential Hospitals describes how provider-supplemented premium assistance for enrollees in the health insurance marketplaces strengthens the marketplaces and furthers the goals of the Affordable Care Act.

Guides can help providers troubleshoot enrollment problems

Regulation establishes standards for training and certification, conflict-of-interest, other aspects of program

Grants to more than 1,000 community health centers support ACA health plan enrollment efforts

Money distributed among six states: Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia

Guidance addresses administration decision to delay the Affordable Care Act’s employer mandate

Administration responds to employer concerns about ability to comply with the requirement's complexities

Part of ACA, Children’s Health Insurance Reauthorization Act money for enrollment, renewal outreach

Law mandates access to affordable insurance coverage by Jan. 1, 2014

Iowa, New Hampshire, Illinois, Arkansas among states pursing partnerships with federal government

$1.5 billion in grants to 11 states aim to support affordable health insurance marketplaces