103,000 enroll in Your Health Idaho for 2019

BOISE — More than 103,154 Idahoans enrolled in health insurance coverage for the 2019 plan year during open enrollment held from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15, 2018, through Your Health Idaho, the state’s health insurance marketplace.

This is the second highest number of enrollments Your Health Idaho has experienced since inception. Enrollment numbers for 2019 grew by more than one percent with 83 percent of customers renewing their plans, continuing to demonstrate the value Idahoans have found in having health insurance through the exchange, plan officials said.

“We are excited it’s been another great year for Idaho’s health insurance enrollments. We attribute this success to Idahoans understanding the vital role the exchange plays and our ability to offer individuals and families a robust number of insurance plans with a variety of options in coverage. As well as nine out of ten customers being eligible for additional savings to help them lower monthly premiums through the use of a tax credit only offered by Your Health Idaho,” said Pat Kelly, executive director for Your Health Idaho.

This year, Your Health Idaho offered 293 health and dental plans on the exchange through its important partnerships with the Department of Insurance and seven carriers. Also, plan officials said they worked closely with its network of more than 900 agents, brokers and enrollment counselors to help Idaho families and individuals to select a plan that was right for them and their budget.

Information: Yourhealthidaho.org