Health Insurance Enrollment Begins Nov. 1 Through Maryland Health Connection; Special, Get-Connected Enrollment Events Nov. 2

For Immediate Release:  Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019

Montgomery County residents can enroll in health and dental coverage through Maryland Health Connection (MHC) beginning Friday, Nov. 1. MHC is the state’s official health insurance marketplace. www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/ is a one-stop-shop to browse plans, compare coverage and costs, and enroll. Residents have until Sunday, Dec. 15, to sign up for 2020 coverage.

Health plan rates have dropped this year by an average of 10 percent. Value Plans, new this year, offer lower out-of-pocket costs and more services before one has to meet the deductible. “We are extremely pleased that for the second year in a row, most plans offered through MHC will offer lower monthly rates for consumers,” said Michele Eberle, executive director of Maryland Health Benefit Exchange (MHBE).

Last year, nine out of 10 Marylanders who enrolled through MHC received financial help to cover some or all their costs.

Free, in-person help is available from a certified health insurance navigator with MHC, a group working on behalf of MHC. Assistance also is available in multiple languages.

Montgomery County residents can get help signing up by visiting the MHC office at:

Germantown Regional Services Center
12900 Middlebrook Rd, 2nd floor, Germantown

• Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Open Enrollment Special Weekend Hours (Nov. 1-Dec. 15)
• Saturdays (Nov. 2, Nov. 9, Nov. 23, Dec. 7, and Dec.14) 9 to 3 p.m.
• Sunday, Dec. 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Department of Health and Human Services Offices at 1401 Rockville Pike
1401 Rockville Pike, 1st floor, Rockville 

• Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Weekend Hours Not Available at This Location
• Silver Spring Health Center  8630 Fenton Street, 10th floor, Silver Spring
• Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Weekend Hours Not Available at This Location

Silver Spring Services Center
8818 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring

• Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Tuesday & Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Open Enrollment Special Weekend Hours (Nov. 1 – Dec. 15)
• Saturdays (Nov. 2, Nov. 9, Nov. 16, Nov. 23, Dec. 7 and Dec.14), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Sundays (Nov. 3, Nov. 17, Nov. 24, Dec. 8 and Dec. 15), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Open enrollment is for private health plans and dental plans only. People who qualify for Medicaid can apply any time of year. They will receive a notice when it’s time to renew.

To learn more about 2020 health insurance plans and prices, Marylanders can visit MarylandHealthConnection.gov today. For more information, visit www.montgomeryhealthconnection.gov.

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MHBE, a public corporation and independent unit of state government, administers MHC. Including more than 1 million people enrolled in Medicaid, MHBE enrolls one of every six Marylanders in health coverage.

MHC is the state's official health insurance marketplace for individuals and families to compare and enroll in health insurance. MHC is the only place where Marylanders can access tax credits to make coverage more affordable. People who have lost coverage and meet the criteria for a special enrollment can enroll throughout the year at www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/ or on the Enroll MHC mobile app. People who qualify for Medicaid can apply any time of year. They will receive a notice when it’s time to renew.

Media Contact:  Mary Anderson, 240-777-6534