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OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR 2019 RUNS NOVEMBER 1–DECEMBER 15, 2018
Log in to HealthCare.gov, fill out an application, and enroll in a 2019 Marketplace health plan. Enroll by December 15, 2018, and coverage starts January 1, 2019.
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Here are some ways to get ready:
- Get a quick overview of the Health Insurance Marketplace.
- See if you'll save on health insurance coverage.
- Learn how to estimate your income for your application.
- Use this checklist (PDF) to gather documents you'll need.
- Visit our Find Local Help page and search by city and state or ZIP code to find trained helpers in your community.
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Still need 2018 coverage?
Open Enrollment for 2018 plans is over. If you still want coverage for the rest of 2018:
- 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.