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
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Under 65 Health Insurance – Obamacare (plans regulated under the Affordable Care Act/PPACA)
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2016 Open Enrollment : CLOSED
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First day of 2017 coverage: January 1, 2017
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Special enrollment: year round
- 2017 Open Enrollment: November 1st, 2016 – January 31st, 2017
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Tax penalty for lack of coverage: due with taxes, most will pay by April 15th each year
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Plan effective dates: The 1st of each month. Applicant must sign up at least 15 days prior to requested effective date
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- MedicAID
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No enrollment restrictions, year round
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MediCARE
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MediCARE General Enrollment: January 1- March 31 each year
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Initial enrollment: eligible to enroll for first 7 months after turning 65
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- Medicare ADVANTAGE Enrollment
- October 15- December 7 each year
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