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Protect Your Family’s Health in 2025

Enroll for 2025 now
Open Enrollment is your family’s opportunity to ensure a healthy and secure future. Whether you’re growing your family, starting fresh in a new city, or simply planning for tomorrow, now is the time to lock in health insurance for 2025.

  • Enroll by December 15 to start coverage on January 1
  • Enroll by January 15 to start coverage on February 1

Special enrollment

After January 15 Open Enrollment closes, you can only change or get insurance coverage if:

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Life change

Have a life change or income that qualifies you or your family for a Special Enrollment Period.

or

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Medicaid or CHIP

Qualify for Medicaid or Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which offers year-round enrollment with coverage starting immediately.

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Who can get marketplace health insurance coverage?

Marketplace health insurance coverage is available. You may qualify if:

  • You live in the U.S.
  • You are a U.S. citizen or lawfully present.
  • You are not currently incarcerated.

Plus, families with children may qualify for year-round coverage through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

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Growing Families

The healthcare marketplace offers affordable plans to cover maternity care and your baby’s health needs.

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Relocating Families

Explore healthcare marketplace plans that ensure your family’s health is covered as you settle in.

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Recently Divorced

Find marketplace coverage tailored to meet your family’s needs during life changes.

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Self-Employed Families

Balancing work and family? Flexible health plans are available to ensure your family is covered while you focus on your business.

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Families Facing Job Changes

Keep your family secure with ACA plans offering affordable premiums and comprehensive coverage.

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New Residents

Recently moved to the U.S.? Explore health insurance options for your family, designed for lawfully present residents.

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Uninsured Families

Don’t let gaps in coverage leave your family unprotected. Marketplace plans offer affordable options to ensure everyone is cared for.

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Graduates in Your Family

Have a graduate starting life on their own? Help them find budget-friendly health plans that offer a safety net while they build their future.

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Independent Young Adults

Young adults moving out or starting careers can access affordable health insurance plans tailored to their needs, ensuring they stay healthy and protected.

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Save Big on Family Health Plans

Most families qualify for financial assistance, including:

  • $0 Premium Plans: Many families qualify for plans with no monthly premiums thanks to tax credits.

  • Lower Out-of-Pocket Costs: save on deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance, making your coverage work harder for you.

  • Free or low-cost coverage: Medicaid or CHIP offer full coverage for eligible families.

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10 Essential Benefits in All Health Plans

  • Ambulance services

  • Emergency services

  • Hospitalization

  • Pregnancy, maternity, and newborn care

  • Mental health and substance use disorder services

  • Prescription drugs

  • Rehabilitative and habilitative services and devices

  • Laboratory services

  • Preventive and wellness services and chronic disease management

  • Pediatric services

Always included

All marketplace plans include

Everything you need to know about what’s covered and how it works. Can’t find your answer? Chat with our team for personalized help.
  • Preventative healthcare

  • Coverage for pre-existing conditions

What if my family has a major life change during the year?

If you experience a qualifying life event, such as:

  • Having a baby
  • Getting married or divorced
  • Relocating to a new area

You may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to adjust or start coverage outside the Open Enrollment window.

How do I know if my family qualifies for ACA subsidies?

Subsidy eligibility is based on household size and income. For example, a family of four with an income between $30,000 and $120,000 may qualify for financial assistance. Contact us for personalized help.

Can my family keep our current doctors?

When selecting a plan, you can check if your family’s doctors are in-network. Many ACA plans offer broad networks of trusted providers to ensure you don’t need to switch.

Does ACA health insurance cover maternity care and pediatric services?

Yes! All ACA Marketplace plans include maternity care, newborn care, and pediatric services, such as:

  • Vaccines
  • Annual wellness checkups
  • Vision and dental care for children
What happens after I enroll my family in a plan?

Once enrolled, you’ll pay your monthly premiums directly to the insurance company. Your family’s coverage will begin on January 1 if you enroll by December 15 or February 1 if you enroll by January 15.

Can my entire family be covered under one health plan?

Yes! Most ACA Marketplace plans allow families to enroll together under one policy. You can customize coverage to meet your family’s unique needs, including maternity care, pediatric services, and preventive healthcare for everyone.

Can my college-aged child stay on my plan?

Yes! Children under 26 can remain on their parents’ health insurance plan, regardless of whether they live at home, are married, or are in school.

Are my children eligible for free or low-cost coverage?

Yes, children may qualify for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), even if you don’t qualify for Medicaid. CHIP provides comprehensive coverage for doctor visits, prescriptions, vaccines, and more.

How long does it take to apply for family health coverage?

The application process typically takes about 10–15 minutes. You can apply online, over the phone, or with help from one of our licensed agents.

What if I can’t afford health insurance for my family?

Many families qualify for financial assistance through the ACA, including:

  • Premium Tax Credits: Reduce your monthly premiums.
  • Cost-Sharing Reductions: Lower out-of-pocket expenses like deductibles and copayments.
  • Medicaid and CHIP: These programs provide free or low-cost coverage for eligible families and children.
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Until January 15, 2025.

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Note: When you have Marketplace insurance, you'll pay your monthly premiums directly to the insurance company — not to us or the Marketplace. Your coverage won't start until you pay your first premium.

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Step #1: Fill out Application

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Step #2: Compare Quotes

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Step #3: Verify Eligibility & Enroll

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Use our recommended health insurance plan comparison tool designed to simplify your ACA shopping experience and help you make an informed decision.

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