Friday, November 22, 2013

Round 2 of ObamaCare Enrollment Delayed

The Obama administration plans to delay the start of next year's ObamaCAre enrollment period, a move pitched as a way to give consumers and insurance companies more time to study their options-but which also conveniently pushes the second round of enrollment past the 2014 midterm elections. 
The decision does not affect those trying to enroll this year, despite the myriad problems with the launch of the law and HealthCare.gov.  It only affects those who will sign up late next year for 2015 coverage. 
This move will allow consumers to start signing up on Nov 15, 2014 as opposed to Oct 15.  Enrollment will last until Jan 15, 2015 instead of Dec. 7th.
By pushing off next year's enrollment period, the administration coveniently pushes off the possibility of any ObamaCare hicccups until after the midterm elections.  Some of the biggest critics of the current roll out have been Democrats up for reelection next year.

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