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Notice: During the government shutdown, if you have a 2025 health insurance plan, continue using your plan and providers. If you don’t have a plan, you can use this site to apply for and access coverage.
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Broker

An agent or broker is a person or business who can help you apply for help paying for coverage and enroll in a Qualified Health Plan (QHP) through the Marketplace. They can make specific recommendations about which plan you should enroll in. They’re also licensed and regulated by states and typically get payments, or commissions, from health insurers for enrolling a consumer into an issuer's plans. Some brokers may only be able to sell plans from specific health insurers.