Eight States Extend 2018 Open Enrollment Deadlines
Federal Open Enrollment Deadline Remains December 15
Open enrollment for 2018 coverage in both the federal and state Health Insurance Marketplaces began on November 1 for individuals and families. However, the following state-based Marketplaces have open enrollment periods that extend past the federal Marketplace’s December 15 deadline for enrollment:
- California: Covered California’s open enrollment period ends December 15, 2017 for coverage starting January 1, 2018. Individuals have until January 15, 2018 to enroll in coverage starting February 1, 2018, and January 31, 2018for coverage starting March 1, 2018.
- Colorado: Connect for Health Colorado’s open enrollment period ends December 15, 2017 for coverage starting January 1, 2018. Individuals have until January 12, 2018 to enroll in coverage starting February 1, 2018.
- Connecticut: Access Health CT’s open enrollment period ends December 22, 2017 for coverage starting January 1, 2018.
- District of Columbia: DC Health Link’s open enrollment period ends December 15, 2017 for coverage starting January 1, 2018. Individuals have until January 15, 2018 to enroll in coverage starting February 1, 2018, and January 31, 2018 for coverage starting March 1, 2018.
- Massachusetts: Massachusetts Health Connector’s open enrollment period ends December 23, 2017 for coverage starting January 1, 2018. Individuals have until January 23, 2018 to enroll in coverage starting February 1, 2018.
- Minnesota: MNsure’s open enrollment period ends December 20, 2017 for coverage starting January 1, 2018. Individuals have until January 14, 2018 to enroll in coverage starting February 1, 2018.
- Rhode Island: HealthSource RI’s open enrollment period ends December 23, 2017 for coverage starting January 1, 2018.
- Washington: Washington Health Plan Finder’s open enrollment period ends December 15, 2017 for coverage starting January 1, 2018. Individuals have until January 15, 2018 to enroll in coverage starting February 1, 2018.
Note: Some states may still be able to extend their 2018 open enrollment deadlines. Individuals are advised to consult their state’s Marketplace for the latest updates.
