Marketplace Open Enrollment, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and More

Read News Releases Published by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services [American flag] An official email from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services [Header Logo]( Good morning. In this week's digest, don’t miss important information about open enrollment for [Marketplace health insurance]( (it started November 1!), learn how seasonal affective disorder can be treated, and discover how [HHS awarded $3.7B]( to lower home energy costs and keep households safe and healthy. [See All News Releases]( Latest U.S. Department of Health & Human Services News Releases [Module 1 - Image]( [Need Health Insurance? Consider the Marketplace.]( Some important dates to keep in mind for open enrollment: - December 15: Last day to make changes or enroll for coverage that begins January 1, 2025. - January 15: Last day of open enrollment for coverage that begins February 1, 2025. [Get the details and mark your calendar →]( HHS News Releases Week of November 3rd, 2024 [Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Policies to Reduce Maternal Mortality, Increase Access to Care, and Advance Health Equity]( November 1, 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), today announced new baseline health and safety requirements for hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) providing obstetrical (OB) services to make pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care safer. [Read the full press release →]( [Commemoration of National Youth Homelessness Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Month]( November 1, 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra issued the following statement to mark the start of National Youth Homelessness Outreach, Prevention and Education (HOPE). [Read the full press release →]( [Statement from Secretary Xavier Becerra on Marketplace Open Enrollment]( November 1, 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra released the following statement today marking the beginning of Marketplace open enrollment. [Read the full statement →]( [Biden-Harris Administration Releases New Report that Shows Gains in Health Care Coverage for Rural Americans]( November 1, 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a new report today showing that President Biden and Vice President Harris’s efforts to strengthen access to health care are linked to historic gains in rural Americans’ health insurance coverage. [Read the full press release →]( [HHS Office for Civil Rights Settles HIPAA Ransomware Cybersecurity Investigation for $90,000]( October 31, 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Bryan County Ambulance Authority (BCAA), a provider of emergency medical services in Oklahoma for a potential violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule. [Read the full press release →]( [HHS Awards $3.7B to Lower Home Energy Costs and Keep Households Safe and Healthy]( October 31, 2024 The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released $3.7 billion to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help households lower their home energy costs. [Read the full press release →]( [HHS Office for Civil Rights Settles Ransomware Cybersecurity Investigation for $500,000]( October 31, 2024  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), announced a settlement with Plastic Surgery Associates of South Dakota in Sioux Falls, for several potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule, following its investigation into a ransomware attack breach by OCR. [Read the full press release →]( [Statement from Secretary Xavier Becerra on IV Solution Production Resuming in North Carolina]( October 31, 2024 HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra released the following statement in response to Baxter Inc. announcing it has restarted IV solution manufacturing at its North Cove, North Carolina facility following Hurricane Helene. [Read the full statement →]( [See All News Releases]( [Module 2 - Image]( [Is It SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)?]( Many people have periods of feeling down as the days get shorter, but changes in mood and behavior as we approach late fall and winter can be signs of seasonal affective disorder. If you think you may be experiencing SAD, there are treatments that can help. [Learn about the signs to look for and the treatments that are available →]( [Footer Logo]( U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20201 Toll Free Call Center: [1-877-696-6775](tel:18776966775) Website: [HHS.gov]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [View in browser]( [Forward this email]( [Unsubscribe or manage your email preferences](