Starting today, you can apply for new 2019 health insurance — or renew, change, or update your 2018 health plan for 2019.

Important dates

• December 15, 2018: Last day to enroll, re-enroll, or change for 2019. After this date, you can enroll or change only with a Special Enrollment Period.
• January 1, 2019: Coverage starts for 2019 after you pay your first premium.

Before you apply: Preview plans & get ready

• Preview 2019 plans, with price estimates based on your income.
• Use this checklist (PDF) to gather the documents you’ll need.
• Learn how to estimate your income for your application.

Ready to apply now? See the different ways to apply for 2019 health insurance.