The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is extending the deadline to sign up for January 1 coverage through Monday at 11:59 p.m. (PST).

In a statement to KNIA/KRLS News CMS says Iowans already covered by individual health insurance plans should not be complacent by allowing automatic reenrollment in the same plans. It is important for Iowans to be sure to find the best plans for them. It may turn out that the plans people currently have are still their best options, but it is important to check. Action is required because of changes in Iowa’s individual health insurance market. Some insurance companies have decided not to offer individual health insurance policies in Iowa and some insurance companies that still offer plans in Iowa have significantly raised the health insurance premiums for those plans. The Iowa Insurance Division has a list showing the health insurance companies that offer plans in each Iowa county on it’s website. You can also call 1-800-318-2596 or visit www.HealthCare.gov for information regarding enrollment.