If you still need health coverage for 2017, you have until January 31st to sign up for coverage through HealthCare.gov. Through the website you can review your choices and see if you qualify for financial help. Issuers have confirmed that consumers who select a plan and pay their first premium will have coverage for 2017. And, insurers have signed contracts to provide coverage through 2017.
Consumers who want coverage – whether you are new to the Health Insurance Marketplace or have previously enrolled in health coverage – can visit HealthCare.gov, update your information, or add it for the first time, and select a plan. You may also compare plans online or on your mobile device. You can review the core plan features like cost-sharing and provider networks.
When you log onto HealthCare.gov, you need three pieces of information – your zip code, family size, and household income – to see what plans are available to you and to get an estimate of how much the plans cost. If you had coverage through HealthCare.gov for 2016, you can come back to update your information and compare your options for 2017. If you have questions or want to talk through your options with a trained professional, enrollment specialists are available all day, every day, at 1-800-318-2596. Free, confidential, in-person assistance is also available at enrollment sites and events in your state. Visit localhelp.healthcare.gov to find assistance in your community.
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