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Act now: Enroll by December 15 for coverage that starts January 1!
Don't wait—time is running out! The December 15 deadline to apply, renew, or make changes for Marketplace coverage starting January 1 is fast approaching. Take action now to ensure you don't experience any gaps in your coverage.
Prioritize your health in 2025: Apply todayKick off 2025 by getting health coverage for you and your family that starts January 1. Act now to ensure you’re ready for the year ahead. - If you’re new to HealthCare.gov: Create an account and complete your application.
- If you have 2024 Marketplace coverage: Log into your account to update your application, compare plans, and change or renew your coverage for next year.
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POSTED DECEMBER 05, 2024 |
Only 2 weeks left for January 1 coverage
Apply for, renew, or change your Marketplace plan by December 15 to make sure your coverage starts January 1.
Already have Marketplace coverage?Whether you want to keep your current coverage or you’re ready for a change, you should log into your account to update any income or household changes for next year. This makes sure you get the right amount of savings and can help you find other plans that may better fit your needs. Applying for the first time?Start next year off right. Make sure you’re covered starting January 1.
POSTED DECEMBER 01, 2024 |
Act now for health coverage in 2025
Open Enrollment is now. Start 2025 off right by enrolling in coverage for the new year.
For coverage to start:- January 1, 2025: Act by December 15, 2024
- February 1, 2025: Act by January 15, 2025
Make time today for a few easy steps. Coverage may be more affordable and easier than you think. Apply & enroll today:- New to the Marketplace? Create an account.
- Already have an account? Log in to update your application, compare plans, and change or renew for 2025. Need help applying or have questions? Get help now.
POSTED NOVEMBER 21, 2024 |
Check out 2025 Marketplace coverage options – find, compare, & save!
Before you apply, check out 2025 coverage options in the Marketplace and get an idea if you qualify for savings. Answer a few quick questions to preview plans and prices before enrolling or renewing coverage for 2025 — you don’t even have to log in! Enroll by December 15 for coverage that starts January 1. Check to see if you'll save on 2025 Marketplace coverage:Apply nowNeed help applying or have questions? Get help now.
POSTED NOVEMBER 07, 2024 |
Enroll in 2025 Marketplace health insurance: Apply today!
Don’t delay — enroll today! Open Enrollment for 2025 health insurance is here. Enroll in a new plan or change your coverage for the year ahead. Enroll by December 15, so your coverage can start January 1. Open Enrollment ends on January 15, 2025. Apply and enroll at HealthCare.govThere are several ways to sign up for health coverage, but the quickest and easiest is to apply online. Here’s how to get started: - First time applying? Create an account to start a new application.
- Already have an account? Log in to start or update an existing application.
Follow these 4 simple steps to complete your enrollment. Got questions? Help is available- Call the Marketplace Call Center. Call us to ask questions, start or finish your application, compare plans, or enroll. Get free, unbiased personal help.
- Meet with an in-person assister. Search by your city, state, or ZIP code to find local people and organizations who can help you apply for coverage, choose a plan, and enroll. Some offer help in different languages.
- Connect with an agent or broker. Agents and brokers can help you enroll in Marketplace coverage and can even take care of the whole process. (They might earn a commission from health insurance plans for enrolling you.)
Don't wait to enroll for 2025 — most people qualify for savings, and plans cover preventive care, essential health benefits, and more! Learn more about Marketplace plans
POSTED NOVEMBER 01, 2024 |
Preview 2025 plans & prices now!
Jump start Open Enrollment for 2025 coverage by previewing plans with personalized price estimates based on your estimated income and household size.
Preview personalized 2025 plans & prices- Take a sneak peek at 2025 plans and price estimates now to get ahead for Open Enrollment starting November 1.
- You'll answer a few quick questions about your estimated 2025 income and household to find health plan options and estimated prices.
- Previewing plans now helps you get ready to make an informed choice.
Preview 2025 plans & prices Come back during Open Enrollment from November 1 - January 15 to get exact prices, compare plans, and enroll! Need help estimating your income?
POSTED OCTOBER 24, 2024 |
Are you ready for Open Enrollment?
Open Enrollment for 2025 Marketplace coverage starts November 1. Open Enrollment is right around the corner. Make sure you're ready.
Did you: - Gather basic information (PDF, 163 KB)? You can fill out your application faster if you're ready with information like birthdates and Social Security Numbers (SSNs).
- Check to see if you might save on your coverage? Lots of people are eligible for savings.
- Find trained helpers in your community? If you'd like a person to help you apply, search by your location
POSTED OCTOBER 10, 2024 |
Prepare now for 2025 Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment for 2025 Marketplace health insurance starts on November 1! Take a few minutes today to get ready to streamline the enrollment process for a smoother experience.
Prepare now to save time later Don't miss the opportunity for affordable coverage on November 1! Until then, get more tips to help you prepare to apply for 2025.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 |
Get your flu shot this fall at no cost
It’s important to get the flu shot each year to protect you and your family from this potentially serious disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
3 reasons to get the flu shot this year:- It’s free. With Marketplace health insurance, immunizations are a covered preventive care benefit.
- It's easy. You can get the flu shot at many locations, like pharmacies and grocery stores.
- It helps protect you and others. A flu shot can lower your chance of getting sick and spreading the flu to others.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 |
Stay connected: It's easy with 3 simple ways
As in 3 quick and easy ways: Take a couple minutes to connect so you won’t miss important news, dates, and deadlines this fall.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 05, 2024 |
KFF
Medicare Spent an Average of 27% More on People Who Switched from Medicare Advantage to Traditional Medicare Compared to Those Who Were Only in Traditional Medicare
A new KFF analysis finds higher Medicare spending among people who switched from Medicare Advantage to traditional Medicare than for similar beneficiaries who were in traditional Medicare all along. Medicare spent an average of 27% more on such beneficiaries, according to the analysis, which examined health costs in traditional Medicare for both groups in the…More
POSTED DECEMBER 06, 2024 10:00 AM |
Abortion Was a Motivating Factor for Many Voters in Tuesday’s Election But Ranked Lower Than Concerns About the Economy
Abortion drove many voters to turn out for Tuesday’s election, but not always for Vice President Kamala Harris, while concerns about the economy weighed more heavily on voters’ minds, according to polling data from KFF and the Associated Press.
POSTED NOVEMBER 06, 2024 9:39 PM |
After Pandemic-Era Policies and Enhanced Funding End, State Medicaid Officials Report Enrollment Declines and Upward Cost Pressures
States expect national Medicaid enrollment to decline by about 4% and state Medicaid spending to rise by 7% in fiscal year (FY) 2025. These rates follow a larger but anticipated enrollment decline and state spending increase in FY 2024, as pandemic-era policies and federal funding expired, according to KFF’s 24th annual survey of state Medicaid…More
POSTED OCTOBER 23, 2024 9:00 AM |
KFF Revisits Women Voters Previously Surveyed in June and Finds Significant Shifts in VP Harris’ Favor Across a Range of Key Election Issues
In a special follow-up poll of the same women voters who were previously interviewed in June (before President Biden announced he wouldn’t run for reelection), KFF finds substantial shifts in favor of Vice President Harris across a range of key election issues, including the handling of rising household and health care costs, as well as…More
POSTED OCTOBER 11, 2024 12:00 PM |
Annual Family Premiums for Employer Coverage Rise 7% to Average $25,572 in 2024, Benchmark Survey Finds, After Also Rising 7% Last Year
Family premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance rose 7% this year to reach an average of $25,572 annually, KFF’s 2024 benchmark Employer Health Survey finds. On average, workers contribute $6,296 annually to the cost of family coverage. This marks the second year in a row that premiums are up 7%. Over the past five years—a…More
POSTED OCTOBER 09, 2024 12:00 PM |
Nearly Half of Metro Areas Have Only One or Two Hospitals or Health Systems Providing Inpatient Care
Nearly half (47%) of metropolitan areas across the country had only one or two hospitals or health systems providing general inpatient hospital care in 2022, a new KFF analysis finds. The analysis examines the extent of competition among hospitals amid a wave of hospital consolidation that has drawn the attention of state and federal regulators.…More
POSTED OCTOBER 01, 2024 9:00 AM |
Nearly 7 in 10 Medicare Beneficiaries Do Not Compare Coverage Options During Open Enrollment
With open enrollment less than a month away, a new KFF analysis suggests that the vast majority of the nation’s 67 million Medicare beneficiaries will not shop around among the coverage options for 2025 or switch plans. It’s a decision that could have a significant impact on enrollees’ coverage and costs. The analysis of federal…More
POSTED SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 1:30 PM |
Poll: As the Election Approaches, Most of the Public Say They Have Heard False Claims about Immigrants
With immigration and border security getting attention heading into November’s elections, a large majority of the public reports hearing false claims about immigrants from candidates or elected officials, and many immigrants say the rhetoric is negatively affecting how they are treated, a new KFF Health Misinformation Tracking Poll finds. Fielded before the Sept. 10 debate…More
POSTED SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 9:00 AM |
As Medicaid Unwinding Concludes in Most States, KFF Finds 25 Million Lost Medicaid Coverage but Enrollment is 10 Million Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
Over 25 million people were disenrolled from Medicaid and over 56 million had their coverage renewed, according to KFF’s analysis of the outcomes of the Medicaid unwinding, which nearly all states have now completed.
POSTED SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 7:35 PM |
Allowing Medicare to Negotiate Drug Prices Remains Broadly Popular Among Voters, Though Most Are Unaware of the Law and Its Projected Savings
Allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices on behalf of older Americans remains broadly popular across partisans, though many voters are unaware of the new law and the billions of dollars it is expected to save in 2026, a new KFF Health Tracking Poll finds. A large majority (85%) of voters say they support allowing the…More
POSTED SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 12:00 PM |
Insurance Archives - KFF Health News
Georgia’s Work Requirement Slows Processing of Applications for Medicaid, Food Stamps
Georgia’s ability to process applications for Medicaid and other public benefits has lagged since the launch of Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s “Pathways” Medicaid work requirement, leaving Georgia with persistently slow Medicaid application processing times.
POSTED DECEMBER 05, 2024 10:00 AM |
How Potential Medicaid Cuts Could Play Out in California
As Donald Trump prepares to reenter the White House with a Republican-controlled Congress, health officials and community advocates in California worry that large-scale Medicaid cuts could be enacted as soon as next year. More than 60% of California’s $161 billion Medi-Cal budget comes from Washington.
POSTED DECEMBER 05, 2024 10:00 AM |
9 States Poised To End Coverage for Millions if Trump Cuts Medicaid Funding
About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have proposed. Coverage could be at risk in the 40 states that have expanded Medicaid.
POSTED DECEMBER 04, 2024 10:00 AM |
A Toddler Got a Nasal Swab Test but Left Before Seeing a Doctor. The Bill Was $445.
A mom in Peoria, Illinois, took her 3-year-old to the ER one evening last December. While they were waiting to be seen, the toddler seemed better, so they left without seeing a doctor. Then the bill came.
POSTED NOVEMBER 27, 2024 10:00 AM |
Efforts To Curb ACA Enrollment Fraud Face Real-World Test
The current Affordable Care Act open enrollment season is the first big test of new federal guardrails against fraud. The rules aim to head off unauthorized ACA plan enrollments or switches by rogue agents and entities looking to make money via enrollment commissions. Such sign-ups triggered more than 274,000 consumer complaints through August this year. […]
POSTED NOVEMBER 26, 2024 2:43 PM |
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