Interactive Timeline

Stay informed and up-to-date with this interactive timeline. Learn how the changes may affect you. Please visit the site for updates and additional information on any future changes.

2018

Open Enrollment Timeline

Begins: November 1, 2018
Ends: December 15, 2018

2019

Individual mandate to have health insurance or pay a tax penalty is repealed

Health insurers fee is suspended for one year.

Medicare Part D

Health care reform phases out the coverage gap known as the “Donut Hole” in the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit. Seniors pay a standard 25% of drug costs until they reach the threshold for Medicare catastrophic coverage.

2020

No provisions currently
take effect

2021

No provisions currently
take effect

2022

Cadillac excise tax

Reform puts a 40% tax on high-cost employer sponsored health plans