Health Insurance Check

Individuals who purchase health insurance on their own have until August 15 to take advantage of the last open enrollment period this year.

Open enrollment is the only time those consumers can switch or change plans. If their current coverage expires outside of the open enrollment period, the only option for coverage will be to renew the same plan.

Residents may shop for and enroll in a Commonwealth Choice plan at www.MAhealthconnector.org. They may also call the customer service center at 1-877-MA-ENROLL (1-877-623-6765) on Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The next enrollment opportunity will begin July 1, 2012. This open enrollment deadline does not apply to employer or government-subsidized plans.