New to HealthCare.gov? 3 things you should know

If you haven't applied for insurance on HealthCare.gov before, here are three things to know about the Health Insurance Marketplace:

3 Marketplace health insurance tips

Open Enrollment for 2018 health insurance runs from November 1 through December 15, 2017. Plans joined during Open Enrollment start January 1, 2018. There are a few things you can do now to get ready.
See if your income is in the range to save before you apply. Select your household size and state to see if you may qualify for savings.
Marketplace plans must cover a set of preventive services — like shots and screening tests — at no cost to you. Essential health benefits are minimum requirements for all Marketplace plans.