CMS Grants SEP For Hurricane Victims Unable To Complete Enrollment

CMS on Thursday (Sept. 20) told assisters working to help people get coverage through healthcare.gov that certain victims of Hurricane Florence may qualify for an exceptional circumstance special enrollment (SEP) period that allows them additional time to enroll, and they may be eligible for other SEPs due to relocating outside of their region or other reasons. CMS has previously granted assistance to those affected by hurricanes, and on Aug. 9 issued guidance to issuers detailing that process . The agency...