CMS Extends Medicare, Exchange Open Enrollment For Hurricane Victims From Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

Victims of the hurricane that hit Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands may enroll in Medicare or an exchange plan through March 31 under a new special enrollment period, CMS announced Wednesday (Jan. 17) . The agency had previously extended the open enrollment period for hurricane victims through Dec. 31. For the exchange, the special enrollment period is for residents of Puerto Rico or Virgin Islands who relocated to one of the 39 states and were unable to enroll in...