Open enrollment for insurance exchanges ends March 31

The open enrollment period for coverage within the new federal and state-run health insurance exchanges (marketplaces) ends on March 31.

The next open enrollment period is scheduled to begin Nov. 15, unless an applicant qualifies for a special-circumstance enrollment period. Individuals who do not have health insurance, either through the exchange or some other means, may have to pay a penalty of either 1% of their income or $95 per adult, whichever is higher. The penalty will increase in future years.

More detailed patient information is available on healthcare.gov.

If you'd like guidance on where to direct patients who need help enrolling in the exchange, please visit ACP's enrollment website.