How to get health insurance?
The OEP (Open Enrollment Period) for most states with some exceptions is November 1st – December 15th allowing you to apply through the Marketplace. Some may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period during the rest of 2020.
There are 5 ways you can apply for health insurance in 2019.
- Online – by using your current HealthCare.gov account or by creating a new account if you don’t have one.
- By Phone – contact your marketplace call center
- In Person – Find assisters that are located within your community who have special training for the marketplace and will help you enroll and fill out an application.
- Broker or Agent – You may pay more when using an agent or broker and some may only offer specific plans for certain companies.
- By Mail – you may fill out a paper application that can be mailed in. Results for eligibility typically come within a 2-week period.