| Special Enrollment Period: Oregon Emergency Declaration – Inclement Weather
Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting the individuals in all Oregon counties. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP), in the event beneficiaries were unable to make an election during another qualifying election period. Please reference the following guidelines for the incident period. This SEP applies to all the impacted counties in Oregon.
Important Compliance Information
Who is eligible:
This SEP opportunity is ONLY available to beneficiaries who:
- Reside, or resided at the start of the SEP eligibility period described in this guidance, in an area for which a federal, state or local government entity has declared a disaster or other emergency or they do not reside in an affected area but rely on help making healthcare decisions from one or more individuals who reside in an affected area; and
- Were eligible for another election period at the time of the SEP eligibility period, and;
- Did not make an election during that other valid election period due to the disaster or other emergency.
Details:
Impacted Counties: All Counties
Incident Period: The incident period occurred on December 24, 2021 through January 3, 2022. The declaration was announced on December 23, 2021.
Timeframe: Effective immediately, individuals meeting the requirements listed above can enroll, dis-enroll, or switch MAPD plans until March 31, 2022.
*Note: Eligible enrollments will be effective the first of the month after the application has been processed.
Reminders:
Agents can accept/submit an application by the beneficiary’s request through the following steps:
- Obtain a compliant Consent to Contact (C2C).
- Capture a compliant Scope of Appointment (SOA).
- Host a compliant 1:1 appointment.
- If the beneficiary is prepared to enroll, complete an application noting this SEP, either by selecting the “Emergency or Major Disaster” option or writing “Severe Weather” in the “Other” option. WARNING! Only select one election type.
Centene will communicate any changes to this SEP, if necessary, when they become available.
As always, thank you for your partnership.
Special Enrollment Period: Alabama Emergency Declaration – Severe Storms and Flooding
Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared by FEMA, impacting individuals in certain Alabama counties. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP), in the event beneficiaries were unable to make an election during another qualifying election period. Please reference the following guidelines for the incident period. This SEP applies to the following counties in Alabama.
Important Compliance Information
Who is eligible:
This SEP opportunity is ONLY available to beneficiaries who:
- Reside, or resided at the start of the SEP eligibility period described in this guidance, in an area for which a federal, state or local government entity has declared a disaster or other emergency or they do not reside in an affected area but rely on help making healthcare decisions from one or more individuals who reside in an affected area; and
- Were eligible for another election period at the time of the SEP eligibility period, and;
- Did not make an election during that other valid election period due to the disaster or other emergency.
Details:
Impacted Counties: Jefferson, Shelby
Incident Period: The incident period occurred on October 6, 2021 through October 7, 2021. The declaration was announced on December 21, 2021.
Timeframe: Effective immediately, individuals meeting the requirements listed above can enroll, dis-enroll, or switch MAPD plans until February 28, 2022.
*Note: Eligible enrollments will be effective the first of the month after the application has been processed.
Reminders:
Agents can accept/submit an application by the beneficiary’s request through the following steps:
- Obtain a compliant Consent to Contact (C2C).
- Capture a compliant Scope of Appointment (SOA).
- Host a compliant 1:1 appointment.
- If the beneficiary is prepared to enroll, complete an application noting this SEP, either by selecting the “Emergency or Major Disaster” option or writing “Severe Weather” in the “Other” option. WARNING! Only select one election type.
Centene will communicate any changes to this SEP, if necessary, when they become available.
As always, thank you for your partnership.
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| Special Enrollment Period: Illinois Emergency Declaration – Inclement Weather and Tornadoes
Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in certain Illinois counties. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP), in the event beneficiaries were unable to make an election during another qualifying election period. Please reference the following guidelines for the incident period. This SEP applies to the following counties in Illinois.
Important Compliance Information
Who is eligible:
This SEP opportunity is ONLY available to beneficiaries who:
- Reside, or resided at the start of the SEP eligibility period described in this guidance, in an area for which a federal, state or local government entity has declared a disaster or other emergency or they do not reside in an affected area but rely on help making healthcare decisions from one or more individuals who reside in an affected area; and
- Were eligible for another election period at the time of the SEP eligibility period, and;
- Did not make an election during that other valid election period due to the disaster or other emergency.
Details:
Impacted Counties: Bond, Cass, Coles, Effingham, Fayette, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Pike, Shelby
Incident Period: The incident period occurred on December 10, 2021. The declaration was announced on December 13, 2021.
Timeframe: Effective immediately, individuals meeting the requirements listed above can enroll, dis-enroll, or switch MAPD plans until February 28, 2022.
*Note: Eligible enrollments will be effective the first of the month after the application has been processed.
Reminders:
Agents can accept/submit an application by the beneficiary’s request through the following steps:
- Obtain a compliant Consent to Contact (C2C).
- Capture a compliant Scope of Appointment (SOA).
- Host a compliant 1:1 appointment.
- If the beneficiary is prepared to enroll, complete an application noting this SEP, either by selecting the “Emergency or Major Disaster” option or writing “Severe Weather” in the “Other” option. WARNING! Only select one election type.
Centene will communicate any changes to this SEP, if necessary, when they become available.
As always, thank you for your partnership.
Special Enrollment Period: Washington Emergency Declaration – Inclement Weather, Flooding
Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared, impacting individuals in certain Washington counties. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP), in the event beneficiaries were unable to make an election during another qualifying election period. Please reference the following guidelines for the incident period. This SEP applies to the following counties in Washington.
Important Compliance Information
Who is eligible:
This SEP opportunity is ONLY available to beneficiaries who:
- Reside, or resided at the start of the SEP eligibility period described in this guidance, in an area for which a federal, state or local government entity has declared a disaster or other emergency or they do not reside in an affected area but rely on help making healthcare decisions from one or more individuals who reside in an affected area; and
- Were eligible for another election period at the time of the SEP eligibility period, and;
- Did not make an election during that other valid election period due to the disaster or other emergency.
Details:
Impacted Counties: Clallam, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Lewis, King , Kitsap, Pierce, Mason, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, Thurston, Whatcom
Incident Period: The incident period occurred from November 15, 2021 through December 18, 2021. The declaration was updated on December 1, 2021.
Timeframe: Effective immediately, individuals meeting the requirements listed above can enroll, dis-enroll, or switch MAPD plans until February 28, 2022.
*Note: Eligible enrollments will be effective the first of the month after the application has been processed.
Reminders:
Agents can accept/submit an application by the beneficiary’s request through the following steps:
- Obtain a compliant Consent to Contact (C2C).
- Capture a compliant Scope of Appointment (SOA).
- Host a compliant 1:1 appointment.
- If the beneficiary is prepared to enroll, complete an application noting this SEP, either by selecting the “Emergency or Major Disaster” option or writing “Severe Weather” in the “Other” option. WARNING! Only select one election type.
Centene will communicate any changes to this SEP, if necessary, when they become available.
As always, thank you for your partnership.
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| Special Enrollment Period: New York Emergency Declaration – COVID-19 Omicron Variant
Please be advised that a state of emergency was declared for the COVID-19 Omicron Variant ONLY, impacting only the individuals in all New York counties. This declaration allows for a one-time Special Enrollment Period (SEP), in the event beneficiaries were unable to make an election during another qualifying election period. Please reference the following guidelines for the incident period. This SEP applies to all the impacted counties in New York.
Important Compliance Information
Who is eligible:
This SEP opportunity is ONLY available to beneficiaries who:
- Reside, or resided at the start of the SEP eligibility period described in this guidance, in an area for which a federal, state or local government entity has declared a disaster or other emergency or they do not reside in an affected area but rely on help making healthcare decisions from one or more individuals who reside in an affected area; and
- Were eligible for another election period at the time of the SEP eligibility period, and;
- Did not make an election during that other valid election period due to the disaster or other emergency.
Details:
Impacted Counties: All Counties
Incident Period: The incident period occurred on November 26, 2021 through January 15, 2022. The declaration was announced on November 26, 2021.
Timeframe: Effective immediately, individuals meeting the requirements listed above can enroll, dis-enroll, or switch MAPD plans until March 31, 2022.
*Note: Eligible enrollments will be effective the first of the month after the application has been processed.
Reminders:
Agents can accept/submit an application by the beneficiary’s request through the following steps:
- Obtain a compliant Consent to Contact (C2C).
- Capture a compliant Scope of Appointment (SOA).
- Host a compliant 1:1 appointment.
- If the beneficiary is prepared to enroll, complete an application noting this SEP, either by selecting the “Emergency or Major Disaster” option or writing “Severe Weather” in the “Other” option. WARNING! Only select one election type.
Centene will communicate any changes to this SEP, if necessary, when they become available.
As always, thank you for your partnership.
This is neither legal nor accounting advice. If you have questions, please consult a lawyer or accountant. The information included in this post was provided by the entity referenced herein. |
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