STILL NEED HEALTH COVERAGE FOR 2017?

The deadline for 2017 plans is over. Open Enrollment for 2018 runs November 1 - December 15, 2017. Coverage starts January 1, 2018.

If you still want coverage for the rest of 2017:

• See if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period due to a life event like losing other coverage, getting married, or having a baby.
• See if you qualify for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). You can apply for these programs any time.

SEE IF YOU CAN STILL GET 2017 COVERAGE

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 November 1 – December 15, 2017 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.