State Specific Deadlines and Extensions for ObamaCare 2023 Open Enrollment


Some states have their own state-specific deadlines for ObamaCare open enrollment 2023.

States with state-based exchanges may issue extensions each year, some states have permanent extensions, and the federal government may issue extensions each year as well. Which extensions are offered is subject to change.

Below are the state-based deadlines for 2023 for marketplace coverage under the ACA and some notes on federal deadline extensions.

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.

NOTE: The state-based deadlines below may be incomplete or subject to change. The 2023 deadlines below are either permanent or have been confirmed on state health insurance websites.

  • California: November 1st, 2022, through January 31st, 2023 (renewals start October 1st).
  • Colorado: November 1st, 2022, through January 15th, 2023.
  • Connecticut: November 1st, 2022, through January 15th, 2023.
  • District of Columbia: November 1st, 2022, through January 31st, 2023 (uninsured can enroll anytime due to COVID public health emergency).
  • Idaho: October 15th, 2022, through December 15th, 2022.
  • Kentucky: November 1st, 2022, 1st through January 15th, 2023.
  • Maine: November 1st, 2022, through January 15th, 2023.
  • Maryland: November 1st, 2022, through December 15th, 2022 (has historically issued extensions).
  • Massachusetts: November 1st, 2022, through January 23st, 2023.
  • Minnesota: November 1st, 2022, through January 15th, 2023.
  • Nevada: November 1st, 2022, through January 15th, 2023.
  • New Jersey: November 1st, 2022, through January 31st, 2023.
  • New Mexico: November 1st, 2022, through January 15th, 2023.
  • New York: November 16th, 2022,  through January 31st, 2023 (residents can enroll anytime due to COVID public health emergency).
  • Pennsylvania: November 1st, 2022, through January 15th, 2023.
  • Rhode Island: November 1st, 2022, through January 31st, 2023.
  • Vermont: November 1st, 2022, through January 15th, 2023.
  • Washington: November 1st, 2022, through January 15th, 2023.

When Will Coverage Start With Extended Enrollment? In general, if you enroll after December 15th your coverage will start February 1st, and if you enroll after February 15th your coverage will generally start March 1st. With that said, some states who extend enrollment will have different rules. Please check your state website for details.

Where Can I find my state’s ObamaCare website? All state websites can be found on HealthCare.Gov’s home page. When you got the site you’ll get to pick your state. If your state has its own exchange, you’ll be taken to it.

Other states may be subject to an extension in 2023. States with state-run exchanges can issue last-minute extensions, and the federal government can issue an extension for all states using the federal marketplace as well.

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