Deadline near to sign up for health insurance plan

“We are proud to have thousands of trusted pharmacists and pharmacies working to reach millions of consumers with the information and resources they need to enroll in quality, affordable health coverage this open enrollment”, said HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell.

Health insurance marketplace plans offer comprehensive benefits and free preventive services, including immunizations, annual check-ups and screening procedures.

Open enrollment for marketplace insurance plans continues through January 31. You can also change your plan choice at any time during the open enrollment period. Those who choose to go without health insurance in 2016 may face increased penalties of $695 per person or 2.5 percent of their income.

Many people can get a health care plan for $75 a month after tax credits, according to Aaron Albright, director of the media relations group for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

For 2016, 87 percent of returning Tennessee healthcare.gov consumers could save an average of $726 annually in premiums before tax credits for a plan in the same level of coverage by returning to shop.

Federal officials say roughly 62,000 Ohioans have selected health plans through the federal marketplace, as an important deadline looms. You can submit an application online, over the phone or by mail.