SIOUX FALLS (AP) - Monday is the final day for South Dakotans to enroll in health coverage for Jan. 1 through the federal health insurance exchange.
Avera Health Plans Chief Administrative Officer Deb Muller reminded South Dakotans who need coverage for the new year in a Thursday statement to shop around for a plan. Muller says people who were previously turned away from affordable insurance plans because of pre-existing conditions don't have to worry about being barred from insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
She says that consumers should not only consider potential premium costs, but also the benefits of a plan when deciding what kind of coverage is the best fit. Consumers are only eligible for federal subsidies if they shop through the exchange, and open enrollment officially ends Feb. 15.
