FARGO -In response to an executive order extended by President Joe Biden on March 23, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota announced it will continue to offer a special enrollment period until Aug.15.

The extension allows North Dakotans to enroll in or evaluate health care coverage. There is no qualifying event criteria for North Dakotans who are marketplace-eligible to enroll.

Coverage options will have plan start dates through Sept.1. The enrollment period will offer individual health plans found both on and off the marketplace exchange. Members will be able to renew coverage for 2022 during the regular open enrollment period, which will begin in November 2021.

For more information, go to www.bcbsnd.com/shop.