State Specific Deadlines and Extensions for ObamaCare 2021 Open Enrollment

Researched by Thomas DeMichele Published - November 2, 2020
Last Updated - January 28, 2021

Some states have extended deadlines different from the federal deadline for ObamaCare. Below are the state-based deadlines for 2021 for marketplace coverage. Please double-check the official state-based websites and the federal marketplace HealthCare.Gov to confirm extensions each year, as some extensions are subject to change. Open enrollment ran from November 1, 2020 – December 15, 2020, unless otherwise noted…. Read More

What is Open Enrollment For Health Insurance?

Researched by Thomas DeMichele Published - February 26, 2020
Last Updated - February 26, 2020

Open enrollment is a general term for health insurance that describes the period in which you can sign up for a plan without qualifying for a special enrollment period.

Open Enrollment 2021 Dates and Deadline

Researched by Thomas DeMichele Published - February 24, 2020
Last Updated - February 2, 2021
ObamaCare Open Enrollment

Dates and Deadlines For the 2021 Open Enrollment Season Under the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) ObamaCare’s Open Enrollment period for 2021 health plans runs from November 1, 2020 to December 15, 2020 in most states. Plans sold during Open Enrollment start as early as January 1, 2021. Open enrollment is the only time of year… Read More

Open Enrollment 2020 Dates and Deadline

Researched by Thomas DeMichele Published - March 27, 2019
Last Updated - October 21, 2021

Dates and Deadlines For the 2020 Open Enrollment Season Under the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) ObamaCare’s Open Enrollment period for 2020 health plans started November 1, 2019 and ended December 15, 2019 in most states. Plans sold during Open Enrollment start as early as January 1, 2020. Open enrollment is the only time of year… Read More

When Is Medicare Open Enrollment?

Researched by Thomas DeMichele Published - October 24, 2018
Last Updated - September 5, 2019

We cover everything you need to know about open enrollment in Medicare and the different open enrollment and special enrollment periods. When Is Medicare Open Enrollment? Medicare open enrollment lasts from October 15 to December 7 each year. Your coverage will start on January 1 of the new year. If you are already enrolled in… Read More

Open Enrollment 2019 Dates and Deadlines

Researched by Thomas DeMichele Published - August 29, 2018
Last Updated - November 6, 2019

Dates and Deadlines For the 2018 – 2019 Open Enrollment Season Under the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) Open Enrollment in health plans for 2019 starts November 1, 2018 and ends December 15, 2018. Plans sold during Open Enrollment start January 1, 2019. Get covered at Healthcare.Gov. Open enrollment is the only time of year you can enroll in… Read More

Will Trump Extend Open Enrollment?

Posted by on in ObamaCare News Archive

Are There Any Open Enrollment Extensions? Many people were unable to get through to the Marketplace Call Center before open enrollment ended, but there is a short grace period. Don’t give up yet. Trump has refused to extend the national deadline past Friday, 12-15-2017 at midnight although some states have extended their deadlines. Those are listed… Read More

Open Enrollment is Here Despite Hurricanes and Wildfires.

Posted by on November 6, 2017 in ObamaCare Opinions, Op-ed, and Other Articles

It’s Open Enrollment! Participating in open enrollment is essential even if you have been affected by the hurricanes and wildfires or are dealing with other pressing issues. It is open enrollment for both Medicare and the ACA in November and early December of 2017. Trump has talked a lot about repealing the Affordable Care Act and… Read More

When is 2018 Medicare Open Enrollment?

Researched by Linda DeSolla Price Published - October 18, 2017
Last Updated - October 24, 2018

What do you need to Know to Enroll in Medicare for 2018? We cover everything you need to know about open enrollment in Medicare 2018. Get the facts on 2018 Medicare open enrollment. When Is Medicare Open Enrollment For 2018? Medicare open enrollment lasts from October 15 to December 7 each year. Your coverage will start… Read More

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