Open Enrollment for 2019 Marketplace coverage is here!

Published on November 1, 2018

Starting today, you can apply for new 2019 health insurance — or renew, change, or update your 2018 health plan for 2019.

Important dates

• December 15, 2018: Last day to enroll, re-enroll, or change for 2019. After this date, you can enroll or change only with a
  Special Enrollment Period

  A time outside the yearly Open Enrollment Period when you can sign up for health insurance. You qualify for a Special Enrollment Period if you’ve had certain life events, including losing health coverage, moving, getting married, having a baby, or adopting a child.

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• January 1, 2019: Coverage starts for 2019 after you pay your first premium.

Before you apply: Preview plans & get ready

• Preview 2019 plans, with price estimates based on your income.
• Use this checklist (PDF) to gather the documents you'll need.
• Learn how to estimate your income for your application.

Ready to apply now? See the different ways to apply for 2019 health insurance.