Open and special enrollment FAQs
Do you have questions? We developed the FAQs below to help you learn more about open and special enrollment for individual medical plans.
- When is open enrollment for individual medical plans?
- Can I enroll in a plan only during open enrollment?
- When I enroll, how can I apply for federal tax credits?
- How do I qualify for special enrollment?
- When can I sign up for dental coverage?
When is open enrollment for individual medical plans?
Each year, open enrollment starts in the fall and lasts for several weeks.
Each year, open enrollment starts in the fall and lasts for several weeks. For 2015 coverage, the open enrollment period is November 15, 2014, through February 15, 2015.
Can I enroll in a plan only during open enrollment?
Yes, unless you qualify for special enrollment.
When I enroll, how can I apply for federal tax credits?
If you qualify for and want to use tax credits, you must enroll in a health plan through your state's marketplace. You could receive this credit in monthly payments or as a lump sum after you file your taxes.
How do I qualify for special enrollment?
Certain life events might qualify you for special enrollment. For example, getting married, having a baby or moving to a new state could make you or those you cover eligible.
- In Oregon, your marketplace is Healthcare.gov.
- In Washington, your marketplace is Washington Health Plan Finder.
- In Alaska, your marketplace is the federal government health plan finder, Healthcare.gov.
- In California, your marketplace is coveredca.com.
When can I sign up for dental coverage?
There is no enrollment period for dental coverage, so you can enroll in a dental plan anytime. If you live in Oregon or Alaska, just visit our retail website now to find a dental plan you like.
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