{"id":30367,"date":"2020-12-29T09:50:03","date_gmt":"2020-12-29T17:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/?page_id=30367"},"modified":"2021-05-11T10:24:00","modified_gmt":"2021-05-11T17:24:00","slug":"obamacare-open-enrollment-2017","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/insurance-options\/health-insurance\/types-of-health-insurance\/what-is-obamacare\/obamacare-open-enrollment-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"OBAMACARE OPEN ENROLLMENT 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Open enrollment for Covered California, the state\u2019s insurance marketplace, begins November 1, 2016.<\/p>\n

You can save yourself time and stress by setting up an appointment now with a Freeway broker to help you select the best plan for your health and your budget. At Freeway Insurance, we will help guide you to any free or low cost plans for which you may qualify \u2013 just call us at 877-860-6316, visit one of our stores, or get a\u00a0free health quote online<\/a>\u00a0today!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Important Open Enrollment Dates<\/h2>\n

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November 1, 2016:<\/strong>\u00a0Open enrollment begins
\nDecember 15, 2016:<\/strong>\u00a0Last day to sign up for health insurance so your policy will begin January 1, 2017.
\nJanuary 1, 2017:<\/strong>\u00a0Your insurance plan will be activated if you enrolled by December 15, 2016.
\nJanuary 31, 2017:<\/strong>\u00a0Open enrollment ends.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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What happens if I miss open enrollment?<\/h2>\n

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If you miss the January 31, 2017 deadline, you will have to wait to obtain health insurance through Covered California until November 2017. However, if you experience a qualifying life event such as a job loss, marriage, or the birth of a child, you can enroll during special enrollment.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a list of\u00a0qualifying life events\u00a0that allow you to enroll during special enrollment.<\/p>\n

Even after the open enrollment period ends, options like\u00a0Medi-Cal<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0CHIP<\/a>\u00a0(Child Health Insurance Program) are available for low-income individuals and families year round. If you own a small business you may qualify to purchase SHOP (Small Business Health Options Program) for your employees.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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How much does Obamacare insurance cost?<\/h2>\n

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Rates vary by the plan category you choose (bronze, silver, gold, platinum, or catastrophic)\u00a0coverage levels<\/a>\u00a0desired and other factors, including:<\/p>\n