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What is Open Enrollment?

What is Open Enrollment?

November 1st - December 15th

Open Enrollment refers to a time period during the year in which anyone can change their health insurance plan for the upcoming year. In most States, Open Enrollment occurs November 1 - December 15. Some States have extended Open Enrollment periods.

Special Enrollment Period

Do I Qualify for a Special Enrollment Period?

Outside of the Open Enrollment Period, you must have a qualifying life event to be eligible for a Special Enrollment period to change your health plan. Some common qualifying events include moving, getting married/divorced, having a baby, or losing job-based coverage.

When Can I Enroll in Health Insurance Plans?

Open Enrollment is November 1st - December 15th

During this time anyone can sign up for a new plan or change their plan. Plan coverage will begin January 1st.

 

To sign up for a plan outside of the Open Enrollment period, you or your family must qualify for a Special Enrollment period by having a qualifying life event, such as:

  • Got married
  • Had a baby or adopted a child
  • Got divorced or legally separated and lost health insurance
  • Death in family
  • Moved to a different permanent address
  • Change in income
  • Gained U.S. citizenship or legal residence status
  • Released from incarceration
  • Lost job-based coverage
  • Lost COBRA coverage
  • Lost eligibility for Medicaid or CHIP
  • Lost eligibility for Medicare
  • Lost coverage through a family member
  • Lost other individual health coverage
Savings Tip

Save on healthcare costs with a Health Savings Account (HSA)

Certain health insurance plans are eligible for a Health Savings Account (HSA), which you can use to pay for medical expenses with tax-free dollars. Health Plan Radar shows you which plans are eligible for an HSA.