open enrollment is here!

From Thursday, November 1 to Saturday, December 15, you can apply for one of the many health plans o ered using any one of four methods. If needed, you can apply for a Special Enrollment Period, but you must meet at least one of the varied criteria for such an extension. These criteria can be found on the Marketplace website at healthcare.gov.

Online Enrollment

Simply go to healthcare.gov and create an account. Carefully follow all instructions. You will first be asked questions to determine whether you qualify for Marketplace coverage. If you are eligible, you will be asked to answer several questions concerning you and any tax filers and tax dependents living in your home.

Things to have on hand:

› Social Security numbers of all persons in your household

› Any pertinent immigration documents for lawfully present immigrants

› Employer and income information for yourself and anyone living in your household (W-2s, paystubs, etc.)

› It helps to have last year’s tax return on hand to assist in gathering income information

› A predetermined estimated household income for 2019

› Enrollment information for anyone covered by other health insurance sources such as Medicaid, Medicare, Children’s Health Insurance

Program (CHIP), Veterans Administration or a private health insurance plan

› Information about any health coverage available through a household member’s employer

Supporting documents may be required. They must be provided in one of two ways:

Mail to:

Health Insurance Marketplace

Attn: Supporting Documentation 465 Industrial Blvd. London, KY 40750-0001

Only mail photocopies. Do not send original documents.

Scan: Scan and upload supporting documents during the application process. There are screen-by-screen uploading instructions provided with explanatory pictures provided on the website. Documents cannot be emailed; if supplied electronically, they must be scanned and uploaded.

Phone Enrollment

You can call and have a qualified Marketplace representative assist you in filling out your application. Call (800) 318-2596 (TTY: (855) 8894325) 24 hours a day/seven days a week (except holidays). Please have all the necessary documents that are listed for online enrollment on hand to help expedite the application process.

Apply In Person

There are two ways to get faceto-face assistance in filling out your application for coverage:

You can use a Marketplaceregistered agent or broker to assist you in enrolling. Their services are generally free, as the assistance is usually paid for by insurance companies. These assistants are licensed by the state and are generally required to act in your best interest. Be aware, however, that some may only sell certain companies’ plans. If needed, they can refer you for Medicaid or CHIP assistance, but check to make sure that their service is free.

Assisters are trained and certified individuals who are required to provide impartial and accurate information. They can also help you apply and enroll in a health plan with savings or apply for Medicaid or CHIP.

A complete list of local agents, brokers or assisters can be found by following instructions on the healthcare.gov website.

Use USPS

You can download a paper application from the

Fill it out, mail it in. You will receive your eligibility results within two weeks. You can then create an online account or contact the Marketplace Call Center to enroll.