For most people, the deadline to enroll in a 2017 health insurance plan has passed. But you may still be able to enroll in health coverage for the rest of 2017 two ways: with a Special Enrollment Period or through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

2 ways to get 2017 health insurance

With a Special Enrollment Period

• If you experience certain types of life changes — like losing health coverage, getting married, or having a baby — you may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period to enroll in a Marketplace plan for the rest of 2017.

  • See if you qualify. Just answer a few questions.
  • Start an application. If you already know you qualify, start an application now or log in to an existing account.

• Learn about the life events that may qualify you for a Special Enrollment Period.

  • If you don’t qualify to enroll with a Special Enrollment Period, you’ll have to wait until the next Open Enrollment Period to enroll in a health plan for 2018.

Through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

• You can apply for free or low-cost coverage through Medicaid and CHIP any time, all year. If you qualify, you can enroll immediately.
• See if you may qualify for Medicaid and CHIP before you apply. When you visit the page select the second button, answer a few questions, and we’ll tell you if it looks like you may qualify.
• Learn how to apply for Medicaid and CHIP.