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- Ways to apply for 2019 health insurance
- Preview 2019 health insurance plans & prices
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STILL NEED HEALTH COVERAGE FOR 2019?
Open Enrollment is over. You can still get 2019 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 for these programs any time.
Get ready to apply for 2019 coverage
Here are some ways to get ready:
- 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.