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What does Open Enrollment mean?
The scheduled period when eligible people can enroll in or change Marketplace coverage without a qualifying life event.
Illustration — not a plan price
Outside the scheduled period, confirm whether a life event or another coverage route allows enrollment.
The actual plan document controls. Verify its definitions, network, exclusions, dates, and amounts before relying on the illustration.
Definitions here are never for sale — no plan is recommended on a comprehension page.
Source: HealthCare.gov — Special Enrollment Period · Verified 2026-08-11 · Reviewed by the MedicalRecords.com editorial team · Last reviewed August 11, 2026