The people are finally able to enroll successfully in West Virginia.

Last week, Riley originally announced the “single year” re-enrollment proposal was not necessary in West Virginia because of the proactive steps already taken to allow for a transition period that is “consistent with the existing law.” Health insurance companies had offered early renewals which were subject to cancellation under the Affordable Care Act.
“The abrupt CCIIO (Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight) proposal comes at a time when West Virginia employers, citizens and insurance carriers have already made extensive changes to comply with the new law,” Riley said. “In order to avoid further confusion, provide market stability, mitigate potential rate impacts of the CCIIO proposal, and regulate the West Virginia insurance market in accordance with the existing law, we have decided to maintain our current direction.”
President Obama had claimed that people who were happy with their insurance could keep it under the new law. Despite which millions of Americans received cancellation notices. Insurance is regulated differently in each state, so it is up to state officials to make the final decision on any delay. “We have a regulatory responsibility to enforce the law and that’s the way we’ve approached it,” said Riley. At least half a dozen states, so far, including West Virginia, have rejected the delay proposal which include New York, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Washington and Vermont.
“Individuals need to speak with their health insurance agents. These are folks that have vast experience in selling these products,” he advised. “(Highmark) Blue Cross Blue Shield is on the exchange and that’s the only carrier there, but there are other carriers out there providing coverage.”
Only those enrolling with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield are eligible for federal subsidies. Information for health insurance is also available through health insurance agents as well as the government web site.
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