Health care deadline quickly approaching

Monday is the last day that you can sign up for health insurance before facing penalties. 9NEWS 7 a.m. 3/29/2014

KUSA - The deadline to sign up for health care is quickly approaching. Monday is the last day that you can sign up for health insurance before facing penalties.

Connect for Health Chief Operating Officer Lindy Hinman was in the 9NEWS studios Saturday morning to answer some questions:

Q: What happens if you don't sign up in time?

A: This open enrollment period does close on March 31. If you miss it as an individual or family you will encore a tax penalty when you file your taxes next year. Small businesses can continue to enroll throughout the year.

Q: My son qualifies for medicare, but needs dental and vision. Will the program work for him?

A: You can buy dental coverage as a separate package on our market place and there is a link to vision coverage. If you qualify for Medicare you may also wanna look at the outside market as well.

If you need to sign up or have more questions you can visit connectforhealthco.com or call 855-752-6749.