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Fri Oct 3 20:33:23 UTC 2014

NEARLY 458,000 MARYLANDERS ENROLLED THROUGH MARYLAND HEALTH CONNECTION
IN 2014

Nearly 24,000 Marylanders gained coverage under Affordable Care Act last
month

BALTIMORE (Oct. 3, 2014) - Nearly 458,000 Marylanders have enrolled in
quality and affordable coverage under the Affordable Care Act in 2014.
Of these, more than 80,000 have enrolled in private coverage through
Maryland Health Connection. 

As of Sept. 20, 81,091 individuals have enrolled in qualified health
plans.

As of Sept. 29, 376,850 individuals have gained Medicaid coverage in
2014 and remain active in Medicaid. This includes the 95,889 PAC
enrollees who were automatically converted on January 1, 2014, to full
Medicaid coverage. Compared to August, the September figure represents
an increase of 21,569 people enrolled in Medicaid and 2,425 individuals
enrolled in qualified health plans in Maryland.

The net increase in Medicaid enrollment as of Sept. 29, 2014, is
262,979, compared to Dec. 31, 2013. This figure takes into account that
some individuals who were enrolled in Medicaid later became ineligible
due to changes in household, age and income, as well as
redeterminations.

Open enrollment for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act for
2015 begins next month. Starting Nov. 9, Marylanders can browse plans at
MarylandHealthConnection.gov to see new plans and costs for the coming
calendar year. Starting Nov. 15, consumers can get help enrolling
in-person, and starting Nov. 19, Marylanders can go online and sign up
from home using a new, easier-to-use website at
MarylandHealthConnection.gov.

The open enrollment period for private health coverage in 2015 runs
through Feb. 15. Medicaid enrollment continues year-round.

All Marylanders interested in financial help with a plan in 2015 who
would like coverage starting Jan. 1, 2015, should visit 
www.MarylandHealthConnection.gov by Dec. 18. Those who received a health
plan through Maryland Health Connection in 2014 should visit the website
to retain financial assistance, and to shop and compare new plans and
costs.

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About the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange: The Maryland Health Benefit
Exchange (MHBE) is a public corporation and independent unit of the
State government established in April 2011 in accordance with the
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA). The (MHBE) has
a nine-member Board of Trustees that includes the Secretary of Health
and Mental Hygiene, Maryland Insurance Commissioner and Executive
Director of the Maryland Health Care Commission. The MHBE is responsible
for the administration of Maryland Health Connection. 
www.MarylandHBE.com

About Maryland Health Connection: Maryland Health Connection is the
state-based health insurance marketplace for individuals, families and
small businesses to compare and enroll in health insurance, as well as
determine eligibility for Medicaid and other assistance programs,
federal tax credits and cost-sharing reductions. Enrollment in qualified
health plans through Maryland Health Connection begins in November 2014,
with insurance coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2015. For more information
visit the website at www.MarylandHealthConnection.gov. Additional
information about Maryland Health Connection, the enrollment process or
selecting coverage can be found on MHC social media channels, Face book
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s/> , and YouTube
<http://marylandhealthbenefitexchange.cmail2.com/t/t-l-jjkdkyt-zljjikuj-
g/> .

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Andrew Ratner, Director of Marketing and Outreach, (C) 443-827-6558, 
aratner at maryland.gov

MARYLAND HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE

750 E. Pratt Street - 16th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202

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October 3, 2014 

Yasmin Reyazuddin 
Aging & Disability Services 
Montgomery County Government 
Department of Health & Human Services 
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Rockville MD 20850 
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