When does the open enrollment period for annual enrollment in a qualified health plan occur?

When does the open enrollment period for annual enrollment in a qualified health plan occur?

• A. September 15 - November 15
• B. October 15 - December 17
• C. November 1 - December 15
• D. December 1 - January 31

Answer: (C)

The window for annual open enrollment on the Marketplace runs from November 1 to December 15. This fixed period lets consumers enroll in or switch to a qualified health plan for the next year, with coverage typically starting January 1 if enrollment is completed by December 15. Outside this window, enrollment generally requires a qualifying life event to trigger a special enrollment period. The other date ranges don’t match the standard open enrollment timeframe.

The window for annual open enrollment on the Marketplace runs from November 1 to December 15. This fixed period lets consumers enroll in or switch to a qualified health plan for the next year, with coverage typically starting January 1 if enrollment is completed by December 15. Outside this window, enrollment generally requires a qualifying life event to trigger a special enrollment period. The other date ranges don’t match the standard open enrollment timeframe.