To celebrate the end of the 2014-2015 Marketplace Open Enrollment Season, Enroll Virginia is hosting an open enrollment event for the public on February 14-15, the last weekend of the enrollment period.

This “Last Chance for Health Insurance” will be an opportunity for anyone who does not yet have a health insurance plan for 2015 to get help with their application. There will be certified in-person assisters present from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Virginia Legal Aid Services office, 104 High St, Farmville, to assist people in applying for health insurance plans, federal premium tax credits, and exemptions. Interested persons are encouraged to call ahead of time to schedule an appointment, though walk-ins will be welcome.

While some people might be eligible for Special Enrollment Periods (if they have a change in life circumstance such as a move, loss of a job, getting released from incarceration, getting married, etc ), most people need to enroll in health insurance by February 15 if they want to have coverage in 2015. If people choose not to enroll, the individual shared responsibility payment, the tax associated with not having health insurance, will be $325 per individual or 2% of family income (whichever is greater) for 2015.

If you would like more information about this topic, contact your local in-person assister. For Cumberland, Buckingham, Amelia, and Nottoway Counties, call Cassie Edner at 434-316-4253 or email at cassie@enroll-virginia.com. For Prince Edward County, call Sharon Costanzo at 434-316-3773 or email at sharon@enroll-virginia.com