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You can enroll in or renew a 2020 plan November 1 through December 15. You can start by previewing 2020 plans with personalized estimates. Note: You’ll see exact prices later on when you fill out or update your Marketplace application.

How to pre…

You can enroll in or renew a 2020 plan November 1 through December 15. You can start by previewing 2020 plans with personalized estimates. Note: You’ll see exact prices later on when you fill out or update your Marketplace application.

How to pre…

Before you apply for 2020 Marketplace health insurance starting November 1, there are several things to consider that’ll help you choose the plan that’s right for you.

The 4 “metal” categories

• There are 4 categories of health insurance plans: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
• These categories show how you and your plan share costs. Plan categories have nothing to do with quality of care.
• Get more information on Marketplace health insurance categories.

Health insurance plan & network types

• Different types of Marketplace health insurance plans are designed to meet different needs. Some plans restrict your provider choices or encourage you to get care from the plan’s network of doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, and other medical service providers. Other plans pay a greater share of costs when you use providers outside the plan’s network.
• Get familiar with the different plan types you’ll find in the Marketplace.

Total health care costs

• Consider your total health care costs, not just the monthly premium. Other out-of-pocket costs have a big impact on your total health care spending — sometimes more than the premium.
• Get more information on how these costs work together to make up your total spending.

See tips on choosing an insurance plan.

Before you apply for 2020 Marketplace health insurance starting November 1, there are several things to consider that’ll help you choose the plan that’s right for you.

The 4 “metal” categories

There are 4 categories of health insurance plans: Br…

Open Enrollment for 2020 Marketplace coverage starts November 1, 2019. There are things you can do now to get ready, whether you’re applying for the first time or planning to re-enroll.

How to get ready to enroll — quickly and easily!

• Get familiar with the Marketplace by reading these quick tips. Find answers to your most common questions.
• Download this checklist (PDF) to make sure you have everything you need. When you apply, you’ll be asked about your household, income, and current coverage and may need to refer to specific documents, like W-2s, pay stubs, or tax returns. Gathering what you need now will save you time later.
• Make a list of questions before it’s time to choose your health plan. For example, “Can I stay with my current doctor?” or “Will this plan cover my health costs when I’m traveling?” Get tips on choosing a health insurance plan.
• Set your budget. There are different types of health plans for different needs and budgets. You’ll need to figure out how much you’re able to spend on premiums each month, and how much you want to pay out-of-pocket for prescriptions or medical services. See how your total costs work together.
• If you’re planning to renew your current coverage for 2020, review your 2019 application to make sure it’s still accurate. If it’s not, update it with any income and/or household changes. This will save you time when you apply because your 2020 application will be pre-filled with your 2019 information.

Open Enrollment for 2020 Marketplace coverage starts November 1, 2019. There are things you can do now to get ready, whether you’re applying for the first time or planning to re-enroll.

How to get ready to enroll — quickly and easily!

Get famili…

You have less than one month until you can enroll in a 2020 Marketplace health insurance plan. Here are important dates to remember and some things you can do to get ready.

Key dates & deadlines

• The 2020 Open Enrollment Period runs November 1–December 15, 2019. This means you have six weeks to enroll in or renew a plan.
• Plan coverage starts January 1, 2019.

How to get ready today for November 1

• Make sure you have everything you need to apply by reviewing this checklist (PDF).
• Get quick tips about the Marketplace.
• In late October, come back to HealthCare.gov to preview 2020 health plans and prices before you apply.

You have less than one month until you can enroll in a 2020 Marketplace health insurance plan. Here are important dates to remember and some things you can do to get ready.

Key dates & deadlines

The 2020 Open Enrollment Period runs November 1–De…