Unemployed people

Next steps: If you’re unemployed and need coverage

Learn how to apply for Marketplace coverage and find out if you qualify for Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or lower costs for a Marketplace insurance plan.
See how to report your income and household size correctly, to make sure you get the right amount of help with coverage costs.
Learn about 2018 exemptions from the penalty for being uninsured. Note: You don't need an exemption for plan year 2019 and beyond.
Learn about community health centers, where you can get medical services at prices based on your income.
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