Published on January 17, 2024
Marketplace Open Enrollment for health coverage in 2024 ended January 15. If you missed the Open Enrollment window, you might still have options for health coverage for the rest of the year.
Your health coverage options
You may qualify for a
A time outside the yearly Open Enrollment Period when you can sign up for health insurance. You qualify for a Special Enrollment Period if you’ve had certain life events, including losing health coverage, moving, getting married, having a baby, or adopting a child, or if your household income is below a certain amount.
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to get coverage or change plans if:
- Your income falls within a certain range
- You had a qualifying life event, like losing health coverage, getting married, having or adopting a baby, or moving
If eligible, you can enroll in Marketplace coverage for the rest of the year outside the annual Open Enrollment Period.
You can also apply for health coverage through
Insurance program that provides free or low-cost health coverage to some low-income people, families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Many states have expanded their Medicaid programs to cover all people below certain income levels.
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or the
Insurance program that provides low-cost health coverage to children in families that earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid but not enough to buy private insurance. In some states, CHIP covers pregnant women.
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any time if you’re eligible.
- These free or low-cost health programs cover hospital stays, doctor services, prescription drugs, and more for children and qualifying adults.
- Get more information on these programs.
Now that Open Enrollment is over, learn more about coverage options for the rest of the year.
