Deadline near on Maryland’s special health care enrollment

The deadline for Maryland residents to enroll in a health care plan is near under two special enrollment programs that run through Wednesday.

Maryland reopened the Coronavirus Emergency Special Enrollment Period. More than 49,000 residents have received coverage in the special enrollment period that began in March with Gov. Larry Hogan’s announcement of a state of emergency. People who enroll through Maryland Health Connection under the special period will have a coverage start date of July 1.

A separate program enables tax filers the option to share information with the state’s health exchange to see if they are eligible for free or low-cost health insurance. So far, nearly 4,000 Marylanders have enrolled in health insurance under this program.