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- 5 ways to apply for 2018 health insurance
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Get ready to apply for 2018 coverage
STILL NEED HEALTH COVERAGE FOR 2018?
Open Enrollment is over. You can still get 2018 health insurance 2 ways:
- If you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period due to a life event like losing other coverage, getting married, or having a baby.
- If you qualify for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). You can apply any time.
Get ready to apply for 2018 coverage
- Get a quick overview of the Health Insurance Marketplace.
- See if you'll save on health insurance coverage.
- Learn how to estimate your income for your application.
- Use this checklist (PDF) to gather documents you'll need.
- Visit our Find Local Help page and search by city and state or ZIP code to find trained helpers in your community.