Open Enrollment Week 7: December 27, 2014 – January 2, 2015

The original HHS report can be found here. Below is the contents of that report. “Since Open Enrollment began on November 15, nearly 6.6 million consumers selected a plan or were automatically re-enrolled in the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM). The Week 7 snapshot includes the New Year’s holiday; consumers continued to shop and select the… Read More

Losing Insurance and Open Enrollment

I had insurance for years, although I very rarely used it. Because the monthly payment was an ‘e-payment’ that was subtracted directly from my account, and because I could count the number of times I used the insurance in five years on one hand with three fingers left over, I was not aware that ObamaCare… Read More

Free eBook ObamaCare Open Enrollment 2015

Today we released our free ObamaCare eBook, the ObamaCareFacts.com Guide to Open Enrollment 2015.  We help you understand how to get covered and stay covered in the Health Insurance Marketplace. We also review tips and tricks for getting lower costs, getting the right plan, and explain everything from the fee, to open enrollment, to health insurance… Read More

Getting Ready For Open Enrollment 2015

ObamaCare open enrollment 2015 deadline

ObamaCare’s open enrollment period for 2015 starts on November 15th, 2014 and ends on February 15th, 2015.  Let’s review the most important things to know about open enrollment in the health insurance marketplace for 2015. • Open enrollment is the only time you can get cost assistance, enroll in a plan, or change plans.  This is true whether you… Read More

ObamaCare Open Enrollment Period


ObamaCare Open enrollment

When is Open Enrollment for ObamaCare, Medicaid, Medicare, and Other Insurance Types? Open Enrollment is the annual window when you can enroll in, renew, or change ACA marketplace health plans and qualify for cost assistance. For most states, Open Enrollment for 2026 coverage runs from November 1, 2025 through January 15, 2026. Some state-run exchanges… Read More

Understanding Medicare Part D: Enrollment and Costs in 2023

Introduction to Medicare Part D Medicare Part D, a program that offers outpatient prescription drug benefits, is a lifeline for older adults and individuals with long-term disabilities. These beneficiaries can enroll in private plans, including stand-alone prescription drug plans (PDPs) and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans (MA-PDs). These plans supplement traditional Medicare and include drug… Read More

Medicare Annual Enrollment Starts Oct 15

Annual Open Enrollment for Medicare starts October 15 and ends December 7th this year. This is different from marketplace open enrollment for those who don’t qualify for Medicare which runs from Nov 1st to Jan 15th (the one where you can shop for private non-Medicare health insurance). During the Annual Enrollment period, Medicare shoppers can:… Read More

2021 Special Enrollment Due to COVID-19


Find Out if You Qualify for 2021 Special Enrollment Due to COVID-19 There is a 2021 special enrollment due to COVID-19. Special enrollment due to COVID-19 runs from Feb 15, 2021 to May 15, 2021 (extended to Aug 15, 2021). Everyone who doesn’t have insurance qualifies, and many people will qualify for assistance based on… Read More

Coronavirus Special Enrollment Dates and Deadlines


Some states have extended special enrollment due to coronavirus under ObamaCare. Here is a list of states with extended enrollment and coronavirus special enrollment dates and deadlines. As of March 22, 2020 the following 12 states have extended ObamaCare enrollment due to Coronavirus: California: June 30, 2020. Colorado: April 3, 2020. Connecticut: April 2, 2020. DC*  Deadline not… Read More

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