What to Know About Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment is the time of year to enroll in a Healthcare.gov plan or renew/change your existing plan.

Enroll now if you need health insurance coverage, for example, if you’ve lost your job-based health insurance.

Get Covered Illinois (GCI) is the official Healthcare.gov resource for the State of Illinois, helping you shop for health insurance to fit your needs and budget or connecting you to Medicaid at ABE.Illinois.gov. Your health coverage starts here.

GetCoveredillinois.gov helps you:

• Understand your health coverage options
• Access plans from some of the top health insurance companies in the state
• Access free enrollment help, available in multiple languages and in your community
• Find out if you’re eligible for financial help and/or Medicaid

More reasons to visit Getcoveredillinois.gov:

You will not be denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition like cancer or diabetes when you enroll in a Healthcare.gov plan.

• Healthcare.gov is the only place you can qualify for subsidies. Last year, more than 80% of Illinois enrollees qualified for financial assistance to help reduce their out-of-pocket monthly premium costs.
• Healthcare.gov plans provide access to affordable health insurance, particularly for those without coverage through their employer, Medicaid, or Medicare.
  
• Health insurance for you and your family ensures you get the care you need to stay healthy and help decrease the cost of medical bills and debt. All plans must cover 10 Essential Health Benefits.
  
• Our website offers Google translator for any language, including Spanish.
  

Healthcare.gov's Open Enrollment Talk with Congresswoman Lauren Underwood