If an enrollment is done online from now until January 15, 2024, a February 1 enrollment effective date will be generated. Consumers with a qualifying life event (QLE), for example loss of MA or MCRE, loss of employer-sponsored insurance (ESI) or marriage, may be eligible for a special enrollment period (SEP) that qualifies them for a January 1 effective date. If these consumers wish to begin coverage on January 1, they must select “Confirm Life Event” in the 2024 tab and enter their QLE to get the January 1 effective date. 

It is helpful to look at the start date of plans prior to the signature area of the enrollment to confirm that the enrollment effective date is correct. Remember some SEP’s require verification and it may be necessary to call the ARC to get shopping opened once the verification has been submitted.