Health Insurance - Resources

Open Enrollment for 2024 runs Monday, November 1, 2023–Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

More people than ever before qualify for help paying for health coverage, even those who weren’t eligible in the past. Learn more about new, lower costs. Links to an external site.

You can also still get 2024 health insurance these 2 ways:

If you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Links to an external site.due to a life event. Links to an external site. like losing other coverage, getting married, moving, or having a baby, you can enroll any time.
If you qualify for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Links to an external site.. You can apply any time.

Healthcare.gov Links to an external site. provides information about health insurance.

If you live in California, Covered California Links to an external site. offers a number of health insurance options.

Everyone Can Apply

As of Jan. 1, 2024, adults in California ages 26 through 49 will be allowed to qualify for Medi-Cal, regardless of their immigration status. All other Medi-Cal eligibility rules, including income limits, will still apply.Find out more on the Department of Health Care Services website. Links to an external site.

Both lawfully present and not lawfully present individuals can apply through Covered California to see if they are eligible for a health plan through Covered California or Medi-Cal. There is no “waiting period” or “five-year bar.”

To apply for coverage, call (800) 300-1506 or apply with a certified enroller or your county. Get information on applying for Medi-Cal. Links to an external site.