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Published onNovember 6, 2015

8 out of 10 current enrollees could save on Health Insurance Marketplace® plans this year. Are you one of them?

The Health Insurance Marketplace® is open for business. You may be surprised to find out how affordable health insurance can be.

Published onNovember 1, 2015

It’s time — Get 2016 health insurance coverage now

Starting today, you can apply for a 2016 health plan, renew your current plan, or pick a new plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace®.

Published onOctober 25, 2015

Stay healthy this flu season with free preventive health services from the Marketplace

Flu season is here, and getting a flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your family from this potentially serious disease. If you’re covered by a health plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace®, you and your family can get free flu shots from a doctor or other provider in your plan’s network.

Published onOctober 8, 2015

Our new Privacy Manager puts privacy choices at your fingertips

Your privacy is serious business. That’s why we always make sure we have important safeguards in place to protect the information you provide when you visit HealthCare.gov.

We’ve now introduced a tool that lets you easily control some of the information we may collect from you.

Published onSeptember 24, 2015

Annual household income changes? Report them to the Marketplace ASAP

If you’ve had any changes to your household income, it’s important to let the Marketplace know as soon as possible. Your new income can affect the health coverage or savings you’re eligible for.

Published onSeptember 17, 2015

3 ways to get information for 2016 health care coverage

With 2016 Open Enrollment starting November 1, it’s a great time to sign up for reminders and updates from the Health Insurance Marketplace® about 2016 coverage.

Published onSeptember 11, 2015

See if you qualify for health care savings

Wonder if you qualify for savings on health insurance?

We’ve created a quick and easy tool to help. Just enter your state and the number of people in your household.

Published onSeptember 4, 2015

Under 30 and busy? Get a fast, personalized health coverage decision guide

There are many options for health insurance for young adults. You can:

• Get covered by a parent's health insurance plan.
• Buy your own Marketplace insurance, with savings based on your income.
• Buy a catastrophic health plan — a type of insurance that has a low monthly premium but mainly protects you from worst-case scenarios.
• Get free or low-cost health coverage through Medicaid.

Published onAugust 21, 2015

Heading back to college? Add health coverage to your must-have shopping list

If you’re getting ready to head back to college, don’t forget about putting one of the most important things on your college must-have list: health coverage.

Published onAugust 14, 2015

Moving? You may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period

Summer is the most popular season for moving. But there are some things you can’t pack in boxes — like the peace of mind you get from having health insurance.