When Can I Sign Up For Obamacare?

Everyone under 65 can sign up for Obamacare during open enrollment, November 1st –  January 31st, and those who qualify for a special enrollment can sign up anytime up to 60 days after their qualifying event.

Enrollment Dates For Obamacare, Medicaid, Medicare And Medicare Advantage

• Under 65 Health Insurance – Obamacare (plans regulated under the Affordable Care Act/PPACA)

  • 2016 Open Enrollment : CLOSED

  • First day of 2017 coverage: January 1, 2017

  • Special enrollment: year round

  • 2017 Open Enrollment: November 1st, 2016 – January 31st, 2017

  • Tax penalty for lack of coverage: due with taxes, most will pay by April 15th each year

  • Plan effective dates: The 1st of each month. Applicant must sign up at least 15 days prior to requested effective date

• MedicAID

  • No enrollment restrictions, year round

• MediCARE

  • MediCARE General Enrollment: January 1- March 31 each year

  • Initial enrollment: eligible to enroll for first 7 months after turning 65

• Medicare ADVANTAGE Enrollment
  • October 15- December 7 each year

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