People under 30

Getting covered if you’re under 30

Getting or staying on a parent’s plan

• Under 26? You may be able to get on a parent’s health insurance plan. Learn how to get or stay on a parent's plan.

Buying your own insurance plan

• Depending on your situation, you may be eligible for savings based on your income. You can pick a "Catastrophic" health plan — a way to protect yourself mainly from worst-case scenarios.
• One catch: If someone claims you as a tax dependent, you can buy a plan through the Marketplace but won't qualify for savings based on your income.
  • Preview plans, with prices based on your estimated income. You don't need to log in or give us your name to check the plans out.
  • Turning 26? Find out how to get your own health coverage.

Student health plans

• If you're in school, you may be able to enroll in a student health plan — and meet the requirement for having coverage under the health care law.

Medicaid & CHIP

• If your income is low or you have certain life situations, you could qualify for free or low-cost coverage through Medicaid.
• In all states, you can qualify based on factors including income, some family situations like pregnancy and having young children, and disability.
• If your state has expanded Medicaid coverage, you can qualify based on your income alone. Check if you might qualify.
• If you have children, they might qualify for coverage under the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) — even if you don't qualify for Medicaid.