The 2018 – 2019 open enrollment period to enroll in an Obamacare/ACA health insurance plan begins on November 1, 2018 and ends on December 15, 2018. Starting this year, the open enrollment period will be shorter than past years, which means people will have less time to shop and enroll in a new plan. If you miss this window you will not be able to enroll until the marketplace re-opens on November 1st, 2019, unless you have a special “life event” such as having a baby or losing your job. For complete information on deadlines for 2018 go here.

Unless and until a new healthcare law is passed or this law is changed, you will be taxed if you don’t have health insurance that meets all of the requirements of the law. Also make sure you know all your options and read our “Top 6 Changes for 2018”

Complete this short profile form and your subsidy amount will automatically be calculated, if you qualify for one. You do not actually receive a subsidy check in the mail, instead you’ll immediately see a discount in your monthly insurance cost on the plan you select. The government then works with your carrier to pay for the subsidy amount you’re eligible for.

To enroll in Obamacare/ACA health insurance plans complete the short form here.

The 2018 open enrollment period starts on November 1, 2018 and ends on December 15, 2018. For a list of deadlines and other information go here.