Need coverage for the rest of 2021? You have through August 15, 2021 to enroll in or change Marketplace health insurance plans due to a Special Enrollment Period for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) emergency. More people than ever before qualify for help paying for health coverage, even those who weren’t eligible in the past. Learn more about new, lower costs.

Beat the deadline & apply today

• If you already have a HealthCare.gov account, log in to apply for or change a plan.
• If you’re new to HealthCare.gov and are applying for the first time, create an account to get started.
• Before you apply, you can preview plans and prices based on your income.

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IMPORTANT: What if I miss the August 15 deadline?

• You can enroll or change 2021 coverage after August 15 only if you have a life event that qualifies you for a Special Enrollment Period.
• If you’re eligible for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), you can enroll in these programs any time.
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Get help applying

• You can get help filling out your application 3 ways: by phone, with an in-person assister, or with an agent/broker. Get help applying for Marketplace insurance.
• You also have several ways to apply and enroll.