Choosing the right health care coverage is one of the most important decisions you can make for you and your family. It’s essential for you to fully understand your options and choose a policy that is best for your current and future health care needs. The choices you make today can secure or compromise your family's medical and financial future tomorrow.
Whether you're selecting a health insurance plan at work, or purchasing one on your own, you’ll need to learn certain information about each plan you consider. It’s important to ask the right questions. Use this guide as a worksheet to help you get accurate information.
What is Open Enrollment? (and what do I need to do?)
Open enrollment refers to a time period each year (usually several weeks in the fall) when you may enroll in health insurance or change your health insurance plan for any reason. The dates of this time period will depend on the type of insurance, such as whether the plan is employer-based, a Medicare plan, or purchased from the NY State of Health Marketplace.
Open enrollment is the perfect time to evaluate your current health insurance plan, learn whether it covers services at Roswell Park and whether Roswell Park is an in-network provider. Then, you can make an informed decision about whether you wish to opt for another plan. If you miss this time period, you won’t be able to newly enroll or change your plan unless you have a qualifying life event such as loss of other coverage, becoming a dependent or gaining a dependent, moving to a new area and other situations. Learn more about finding a health insurance plan that covers care at Roswell Park.
You deserve the best care. Make sure you’re covered
Open enrollment is here, and your health insurance matters more than ever. If you are diagnosed with cancer, will you have access to the best care? Don’t wait until it’s too late. Check your policy now to ensure Roswell Park is in-network.