Whether you need health insurance for yourself or your family, knowing when you can enroll is crucial. Here’s a simple breakdown of when and how you can sign up for coverage, whether through the ACA Marketplace, Medicare, Medicaid, or employer plans.

Need Medicaid in Illinois? Learn who qualifies, how to apply online at ABE, what documents you need, and how to check your application status.

Losing or quitting your job can be stressful enough on its own, but it often comes with the added concern of losing employer-sponsored health insurance for you and your family. When this happens, you are typically presented with two main options: COBRA coverage and health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). But which one is the better choice for you?