To be eligible to use the Health Insurance Marketplace, you:
No matter what state you live in, you can use the Marketplace. Some states operate their own Marketplace. In other states, the Marketplace is run by the federal government.
Get a quick Marketplace overview on the "A quick guide to the Health Insurance Marketplace" page to help you apply.
Open Enrollment Period is the only time you can enroll in a Marketplace plan. You can enroll in Medicaid or CHIP at anytime.
During the Open Enrollment Period, you can apply for a Marketplace plan online, by phone, with a paper application, or with the help of a trained assister in your community. Learn more about applying on the How to apply & enroll page.
Some people may qualify for Special Enrollment Periods, which allow them to enroll in a Marketplace plan outside of Open Enrollment if they have certain life events, like getting married, having a baby, or losing other coverage.
For more information, visit HealthCare.gov or call the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. TTY users should call 1-855-889-4325.