Open enrollment is November 1, 2016 through January 31, 2017
A person can get help signing up in over 180 different languages by calling the Federal Help Center at 1-800-318-2596. Operators are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help with questions about the new law.
You can also sign up online or get more information at https://www.healthcare.gov
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Información en español:
- Explore current options. You may be able to get coverage now through existing programs. Visit HealthCare.gov to learn more about health insurance for adults up to age 26 and programs for people and children in families with limited incomes.
- Learn about different types of health coverage. Through the Marketplace, you'll be able to choose a health plan that gives you the right balance of costs and coverage. You can be better prepared if you understand the types of coverage you'll choose from.
- Make a list of questions you have before it's time to choose your health plan. For example: "Can I stay with my current doctor?" or "Will this plan cover my health costs when I'm traveling?"
- Make sure you understand how insurance works. You'll want to consider things like premiums, deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums, copayments and coinsurance when exploring your options. Visit HealthCare.gov to learn more about how insurance works.
- Gather basic information about your household income. Most people using the Marketplace will qualify to save money. To find out how much you're eligible for, you'll need income information like the kind you get on your W-2, pay stubs or tax returns.
- Set your budget. There will be different types of health plans to meet a variety of needs and budgets. You'll need to figure out how much you want to spend on premiums each month.
- Ask your employer if it plans to offer health insurance. If not, you may need to research insurance options through the Marketplace or from other sources.
Source: United States Department of Health & Human Services
Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)
The Small Business Options Program (SHOP) Marketplace helps small businesses provide health coverage to their employees.
The SHOP Marketplace is open to employers with 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees (FTEs). This includes non-profit organizations.
Learn more about SHOP