Dates and deadlines for 2021 health insurance
You can enroll in or change 2021 Marketplace health insurance right now. The 2021 Open Enrollment Period runs from Sunday, November 1, 2020 to Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
Important: 2021 Open Enrollment ends December 15
If you don’t act by December 15, you can’t get 2021 coverage unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Plans sold during Open Enrollment start January 1, 2021.
You can preview 2021 plans and prices now and complete your enrollment starting November 1.
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- November 1, 2020: Open Enrollment started — first day to enroll, re-enroll, or change a 2021 insurance plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace®.
- December 15, 2020: Last day to enroll in or change plans for 2021 coverage. After this date, you can enroll or change plans only if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.
- January 1, 2021: 2021 coverage starts, if you've paid your first premium.
Get started
- First time using HealthCare.gov? Create an account now.
- Have 2020 Marketplace insurance? Log in now to update your application and compare plans for 2021.
- Want to see plans first? Preview 2021 plans with price estimates based on your income, before logging in.
Still need 2020 coverage?
Open Enrollment for 2020 Marketplace insurance is over. You can still get 2020 health insurance 2 ways:
If you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period due to a life event like losing other coverage, getting married, or having a baby.
If you qualify for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). You can apply any time.