How to apply & enroll
More info
- Get ready to apply for 2023 coverage
- Ways to apply for 2023 health insurance
- Preview 2023 health insurance plans & prices
- Get help applying for health insurance
- How to apply if your income is too high for tax credits
- Complete your enrollment & pay your first premium
- Changing plans after you’re enrolled
- Premium payments, grace periods & termination
Complete your enrollment & pay your first premium
Insurance companies handle payments differently. Follow the instructions from your insurance company about how and when to make your payment. You may be able to pay online.
How to pay your monthly premium at HealthCare.gov
- Log in to your Marketplace account.
- Choose your application under "Your Existing Applications."
- Click the blue button "Pay Your First Health Insurance Monthly Premium."
- If online payment is available, choose the green button "Pay for Health Plan Now" to go to your insurance company’s website to pay.
Note: If your health insurance company doesn't accept online payment, they should have contacted you with next steps. Reach out to them if you haven’t received details on how to pay or aren’t sure that you paid. For their phone number, check out your plan brochure or go to their website.
How to tell if your health insurance is active
If you're not sure you're enrolled, check your online Marketplace account. If you think you're enrolled but have questions about your plan, you can reference your plan materials.
How to verify your enrollment online
- Log in to your HealthCare.gov account.
- Select your completed application under "Your Existing Applications."
- Click on "My Plans & Programs" to see which plan(s) you're enrolled in. Here you'll see a summary of your coverage. Your coverage start date depends on when you enrolled or changed plans.
- If you don't see your summary or still aren't sure you finished enrollment, call your insurance company. They can confirm if you enrolled and paid your first premium.
If you're still having issues, contact the Marketplace Call Center.
How to access your plan enrollment materials
- Your plan will send you a membership package with enrollment materials and a health insurance card as proof of your insurance. You'll use the card when you get health care services, so keep it in a safe place.
- Carefully review these, and look through your plan's provider directory to see where you can get care.
- If you didn't receive a card, call your insurer to see if you should have received one already and to make sure your coverage is effective. You can find your insurer's phone number on their website.
Ready to use your new coverage?
Visit our Using Your Health Insurance Coverage section. We can help you find a provider in your network, schedule an appointment, understand your benefits, and more.