When can I enroll in a 2021 Marketplace plan?

Published on August 27, 2020

Here are some important Open Enrollment dates for 2021 coverage to mark on your calendar:

Key Open Enrollment dates

• Open Enrollment runs from Sunday, November 1 through Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Coverage begins January 1, 2021.
• If you don’t enroll in a plan by December 15, you can’t get 2021 coverage unless you qualify for 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, or if your household income is below a certain amount.

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Looking for coverage for the rest of 2020? Answer these questions to see if you can apply through a Special Enrollment Period. You can also enroll in Medicaid or CHIP any time, if you’re eligible. Coverage can begin immediately.