You can apply for a 2018 Marketplace health plan using any of the methods below:
Before you apply: Preview 2018 plans with personalized price estimates.
| If you apply this way… | You’ll do this |
|---|---|
| Online | How you apply depends on whether you’re new to the Marketplace New to HealthCare.gov? Create an account. Have a 2017 plan? Log in to update your application, compare plans, and renew or change for 2018. |
| By phone | A customer service representative helps you fill out an application, review your choices, and enroll in coverage. How: Contact the Marketplace Call Center. |
| With in-person help | Assisters in your community with special Marketplace training help you fill out an application and enroll. How: Enter your ZIP code to see a list of groups and people near you. |
| Through an agent or broker | Agents and brokers help you apply and enroll. (You pay no more with an agent or broker; some may sell only certain companies’ plans.) How: Enter your ZIP code to see a list that includes both agents/brokers and other assisters. |
| By mail | Fill out and mail in a paper application. You’ll get eligibility results in the mail within 2 weeks. Create an online account or use the Marketplace Call Center to enroll. How: Download the 2018 Marketplace application (PDF) and instructions (PDF). |
