Affordable Care Act Information - Health Insurance Marketplace

AKA:

ObamaCare; Obama Care;

Description:

NOTE: THE OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD OPENS ON NOVEMBER 15 th AND ENDS ON DECEMBER 15, 2024 FOR COVERAGE THAT STARTS ON JANUARY 1, 2025. However, after the open enrollment periods ends, certain persons may apply all year round if their life situation changes. Provides a consumer-based website and 24/7 call center to answer questions about health care reform under the Affordable Care Act, designed to provide more insurance coverage for US residents. The states of TN and MS have opted not to open their own state health insurance exchange, so residents of these states will enroll through this federal government website. When Open Enrollment ends in December, there will be some exceptions for certain categories of people to enroll at that time, including losing your current health insurance coverage, becoming pregnant or other life changes. See website or call for details on eligibility. Click on GET COVERAGE, AND THEN: LOCAL HELP and choose ASSISTERS on the website to find free local in-person assistance in signing up for health care. May also text "SUBSCRIBE" to 467873 (INSURE) to get updates or subscribe to site on Twitter (Healthcare.gov).

Hours:

Main Hotline 24/7; Small Business Hotline Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Eastern Time

Intake Process:

Call or visit website; create your own account with user name and password now (this is the first step in enrollment); may also chat live through website; when enrollment begins, persons can submit applications through the website, by phone, by mail or in person; click on GET COVERAGE AND THEN ON LOCAL HELP on the website to find local assistance in signing up for health care. May also text "SUBSCRIBE" to 467873 (INSURE) to get updates or see Twitter: Healthcare.gov.

Program Fees:

No Fee for information; insurance rates will vary according to plan selected

Languages:

Website available in Spanish (www.cuidadodesalud.gov) and translators available for 24/7 hotline

Eligibility:

Uninsured persons or underinsured persons in TN and MS

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

November 8, 2024

Address Listings

Phone Numbers

Legal Status:

Federal