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If you - or someone you know - needs health insurance, the time to act is now!

Visit HealthCare.gov right now to enroll in coverage.

What is Open Enrollment?
Open Enrollment is the time each year when you can sign up for health insurance if you don’t already have coverage through your job, Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare or another sort of health coverage.

Who needs it?
People who are eligible for ACA marketplace coverage.

Why is it important?
HealthCare.gov offers coverage you can count on. Only at HealthCare.gov or a state-based marketplace will you know that your plan offers comprehensive coverage that will be there when you need it the most. You can’t be denied care because of a pre-existing condition or have to pay more. HealthCare.gov plans cover everything from your prescription drugs and check-ups to maternity coverage and hospitalizations.

Is it expensive?
Coverage could be cheaper than you think. Last year, 8 in 10 people qualified for financial help to make their monthly premiums more affordable. In fact, most people found plans available between $50 to $100 per month.

Shop and save. If you had coverage through HealthCare.gov for 2019, you should go back to update your information and compare your options for 2020. Every year, plans and prices change, you could save money by switching to a new plan that still meets your needs.

What is the deadline?
You must take action by December 15, no matter if this is your first time getting covered or if you are returning to shop and save. Beat the rush and sign up early! If you miss this deadline, the only way to get coverage in 2020 is to have a qualifying life event.

"There is a very short window to sign up for coverage and it could be harder for people to obtain the information they need to get and stay covered in time," stated Debbie Price, Nurse Practitioner Supervisor with the Ottawa County Department of Public Health. "The information we're providing here helps people navigate the process."

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Where do I go?
Apply, renew or change coverage at HealthCare.gov. If you have questions about signing up or want to talk through your options with a trained professional, call 1-800-318-2596 or click here to make an appointment. 

For general information, visit Healthcare.gov.

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