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***Notice to Get Covered Illinois Customers

Get Covered Illinois is monitoring the recent announcements that Health Alliance, Aetna HMO, and Aetna Life PPO are exiting the individual market effective 1/1/26. Customers with affected plans are advised that no immediate action is needed as coverage remains uninterrupted through 12/31/25. The insurer will notify customers about next steps depending on the plan type and Get Covered Illinois will provide further information as it becomes available. You can review your 2025 coverage at www.Healthcare.gov.

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