Open Enrollment Period

The yearly period when people can enroll in a health insurance plan. Open Enrollment for 2019 runs from November 1, 2018 to December 15, 2018.

Outside the Open Enrollment Period, you generally can enroll in a health insurance plan only if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. You’re eligible if you have certain life events, like getting married, having a baby, or losing other health coverage.

• Job-based plans may have different Open Enrollment Periods. Check with your employer.
• You can apply and enroll in Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) any time of year.