Open Enrollment Period

The yearly period when people can enroll in a health insurance plan. Open Enrollment for 2018 is over, but you may still be able to enroll in a Marketplace health insurance plan for 2018 if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.

You’re eligible if you have certain life events, like getting married, having a baby, or losing other health coverage.

• Job-based plans may have different Open Enrollment Periods. Check with your employer.
• You can apply and enroll in Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) any time of year.

Related content

• Marketplace dates and deadlines
• See if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period or for Medicaid and CHIP

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