Individual and Family Plans
How to
Enroll
Ready to find the right Individual and Family Plan for you? Signing up is fast and easy!
Enroll online or call us for help enrolling from a licensed benefits advisor. Scroll down for more information on how to enroll, when to enroll, and more!
Ways to Enroll
Enrolling in the right Individual and Family Plan shouldn’t be complicated. That’s why Jefferson Health Plans offers you simple and convenient ways to sign up.
Enroll Online
You can enroll in a Jefferson Health Plans Individual and Family Plan online:
By clicking Enroll Now, you will be redirected to Pennie.com
Enroll By Phone
Call 1-833-435-1990 (TTY 1-844-222-2070) to speak with a licensed benefits advisor.
October 1 - March 31, 8 a.m.–8 p.m., 7 days a week
April 1 - September 30, 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Monday - Friday
Closed on November 23 and December 25, 2023.
Are You Eligible?
If you do not have health insurance through an employer or recently lost coverage, an Individual and Family Plan may be a good choice for you to get quality coverage at an affordable price. According to the Affordable Care Act of 2010, you are entitled to enroll in an Individual and Family Plan as long as you are living in the U.S. lawfully and are not incarcerated or covered by Medicare.
Know When You Can Enroll
1
Enroll During the Annual Open Enrollment Period (OEP)
November 1, 2023–January 19, 2024
2
Outside of Open Enrollment – if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP)
If you recently lost medical insurance coverage or experienced another qualifying event in the past 60 days, a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) lets you enroll in a new health plan immediately, even if it is outside of the annual Open Enrollment Period.
Qualifying Special Enrollment Period Events
- Loss of employer health insurance
- Marriage or divorce
- Adopting a child
- Moving from one insurance coverage to another
- Changing your immigration status
- Turning 26 years of age (or the maximum dependent age allowed in your state) and can no longer be on a parent’s health plan
- Other major life changes
Whatever your personal situation, don’t go without the essential health coverage you and your family need. Enroll in an Individual and Family Plan from Jefferson Health Plans today!
Next Steps
Whether you are applying directly through Jefferson Health Plans, through Pennie®, or a broker, you will need to complete your binder payment to activate your coverage.
If everything is in order, we’ll send you a confirmation letter that serves as proof of membership until you receive your Member ID card in the mail. It’s that easy!
Before your effective date with Jefferson Health Plans, we’ll send you important plan information and a welcome kit so you can make the most of your Jefferson Health Plans membership.
Commonly Asked Questions
When is the Open Enrollment Period for Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage?
The Open Enrollment Period for Individual and Family Plans runs from November 1, 2023 through January 19, 2024 this year. However, it’s important to check back here, or on www.Pennie.com, for any updates or changes to enrollment dates.
Can I enroll outside of the Open Enrollment Period?
In most cases, you can only enroll in an Individual and Family Plan during the Open Enrollment Period. However, certain life events, such as getting married or having a baby, may qualify you to shop for or make changes to a plan during the Special Enrollment Period (SEP) outside of Open Enrollment.
Can I get help enrolling in a plan?
Yes! Jefferson Health Plans is here to make the enrollment process as easy as possible. You can sign up online or call 1-833-435-1990 (TTY 1-844-222-2070) to speak with a licensed benefit advisor for help finding the plan that’s right for you.