November 1: Open Enrollment starts — first day you can enroll in, renew, or change health plans through the Marketplace for the coming year. Coverage can start as soon as January 1.

Use a certified enrollment partner Apply for and enroll in a Marketplace plan through an approved enrollment partner, like an insurance company or online health insurance seller.

Health Insurance Marketplace ® is a registered trademark of the Department of Health & Human Services. An official website of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Need health insurance? You can enroll if you have certain life events, like losing other coverage, moving, getting married, or having a baby—or if you qualify for Medicaid or CHIP.

Special enrollment opportunities Outside Open Enrollment, you can enroll in or change a Marketplace plan if you have a life event that qualifies you for a Special Enrollment Period.

Find out how to enroll for or renew coverage in the Health Insurance Marketplace® works. See if you qualify for lower costs, preview plans and prices

Learn about Open Enrollment Periods by reviewing the definition in the HealthCare.gov glossary.

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