When does 2026 open enrollment start and end for ACA plans?

Aura Insure
Sep 23, 2025
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Open enrollment is the time each year when you can sign up for an Affordable Care Act (ACA) health plan. For 2026 coverage, the open‑enrollment window runs from November 1 through January 15. This period gives you about two and a half months to shop for a plan, compare options, and enroll. If you miss this window, you usually have to wait until the next year unless you qualify for a special enrollment period.

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