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Protect Your Family’s Health in 2026

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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 2026.

Open Enrollment for 2026 is closed
However, if you're a growing your family, starting fresh in a new city, or simply planning for tomorrow, you can unlock 2026 insurance with an applicable life event.

Special enrollment

After January 15, changes to insurance coverage are only possible if:

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Life change

Got married, had a baby, or moved? Your family may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period to get covered right away.

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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 tailored for families who are expanding.

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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 are eligible for subsidies, 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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Default benefits

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

  • Preventative healthcare

  • Coverage for pre-existing conditions

Discover all the essential details about your coverage and how it functions smoothly for you. Can’t find your answer? Chat with our team for personalized help.
Does ACA health insurance cover maternity care and pediatric services?

Yes, all ACA Marketplace plans cover maternity care, newborn care, and pediatric services including vaccines, dental, and vision for children. It's one of the 10 Essential Health Benefits required by law. See what's included and how cost-sharing applies →

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

Yes, children may qualify for Medicaid or CHIP even if you don't, and both programs offer year-round enrollment at little or no cost. See what's covered and how to find out if your kids qualify →

What happens after I enroll my family in a plan?

After enrollment, your coverage starts on your plan's effective date once you make your first premium payment directly to the insurance company. See the full post-enrollment checklist →

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

Qualifying life events like having a baby, getting married, or losing other coverage open a 60-day Special Enrollment Period to enroll in or change your plan. See which life events qualify and what to do next →

Can my family keep our current doctors?

It depends on the plan. You can check whether your doctors are in-network before you enroll, and a licensed agent can verify that for you. Learn how provider networks work and what to check →

Can my entire family be covered under one health plan?

Yes, most ACA Marketplace plans let your whole family enroll together under one policy, with shared benefits and a single monthly premium. Learn how family plans work and what's covered →

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

For 2026, a family of four earning between $32,150 and $128,600 may qualify for premium tax credits. Exact amounts depend on your income, location, and household size. See the full income ranges and how subsidies are calculated →

Can my college-aged child stay on my plan?

Yes, children can stay on a parent's health insurance plan until age 26, regardless of where they live, their school enrollment status, or whether they're married. Read what happens when they turn 26 and what to do next →

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

Many families qualify for Premium Tax Credits that significantly lower monthly premiums, and lower-income families may also get reduced deductibles and copays through Cost-Sharing Reductions. See what financial help your family may qualify for →

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

The application itself takes about 10 to 15 minutes when you have your documents ready. You can apply online, by phone, or with one of our licensed agents. See what to have on hand before you apply →

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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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