Get information on how to find and sign-up for health insurance, including ACA, COBRA, long-term care and health care for people with disabilities.
Note: In response to the coronavirus pandemic, you may be eligible to apply for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace during the special enrollment period, February 15 - May 15, 2021.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) provides individuals and families greater access to affordable health insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and other types of health insurance that may not otherwise be available. Under the ACA:
Open enrollment time typically happens at the end of the year. It’s when you can freely make changes to your health care coverage purchased through the ACA's Health Insurance Marketplace.During the open enrollment period, you will be able to:
Visit HealthCare.gov to apply for benefits through the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace or you'll be directed to your state's health insurance marketplace website. Marketplaces, prices, subsidies, programs, and plans vary by state.
If you have questions about specific parts of your insurance plan, you must contact your insurance company to get answers. Only your insurance company can answer specific questions about doctors, medications, treatments, medical equipment, and what is and is not covered under your plan.
Health insurance costs in the U.S. have climbed relentlessly for four straight years—and 2025 is set to bring the steepest surge yet. Employers across the country are preparing for the largest increase in premiums in 15 years, according to a sweeping survey of more than 1,700 companies.
