HealthCare.gov blog
Published onFebruary 27, 2020
You have until April 15, 2020 to file your 2019 federal income tax return. If you had a Marketplace plan in 2019 and used
to lower your monthly payment, you’ll have to "reconcile" your tax return.
Published onFebruary 13, 2020
Now that Open Enrollment is over, you can enroll in or change Marketplace coverage only if you have a life event, like getting married, having a baby, or losing health coverage, that qualifies you for a
Published onJanuary 30, 2020
Health coverage pays for provider services, prescriptions, hospital care, and special equipment when you're sick. It's also important when you're not sick.
Now that you're enrolled in a health plan for 2020, here's how you can use your new coverage throughout the year no matter your situation.
Published onJanuary 16, 2020
Attention: 2019 tax filing season has started. Here’s what you can do now to get ready.
Published onJanuary 2, 2020
With Marketplace coverage, you have access to free preventive services, like flu shots, check-ups, and screening tests. Getting these recommended services is an important step toward good health and well-being.
Published onDecember 19, 2019
Congratulations on your enrollment in a 2020 Marketplace plan! Now that you’re covered, don’t forget to pay your monthly
to your health insurance company (not the Marketplace) to activate your coverage. Your coverage won’t start until you do.
Published onDecember 16, 2019
Marketplace Open Enrollment for 2020 coverage ended December 15. If you missed the deadline, you may still be able to get or change 2020 coverage two ways:
Published onDecember 12, 2019
Time’s running out for 2020 Marketplace insurance! Open Enrollment for 2020 Marketplace insurance ends Sunday, December 15. This means you have only 3 days to enroll in, re-enroll in, or change a 2020 Marketplace plan.
Published onDecember 5, 2019
If you enrolled in Marketplace health insurance for 2019, you can renew, change, or update your plan for 2020 until Sunday, December 15, 2019. That’s less than 2 weeks away! If you miss the deadline, you may be automatically enrolled for 2020, but that’s not your best option.
Published onNovember 21, 2019
You may think you don't need health insurance, that it's too expensive, or not worth the trouble. While nobody plans to get sick or hurt, bad things happen, even to healthy people. The good news is that enrolling in a 2020 Marketplace health plan may be more affordable and easier than you think. You have until December 15, 2019 to sign up. Coverage starts January 1, 2020.