How You Can Enroll

Whether your state uses the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) or a state-based marketplace (SBM) determines how you enroll in an Individual and Family Plan. States may change the type of marketplace they operate, which can affect enrollment processes and available support options.

Federally Facilitated Marketplace

The Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) is a health insurance marketplace operated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Employees and individuals can apply for Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) through the FFM.

Depending on income and household, eligible applicants may qualify for Premium Tax Credits (PTCs), which help lower premium costs. Some individuals may also qualify for cost-sharing reductions (CSRs), which reduce out-of-pocket costs such as deductibles, copays, and coinsurance.

These financial assistance options help make health coverage more affordable, especially for low-income households. If your state participates in the FFM, you can shop for plans on the website or call us at 1-866-322-2824 (TTY: 711) for assistance.

States participating in the FFM:

  • Alabama

  • Alaska

  • Arizona

  • Arkansas

  • Delaware

  • Florida

  • Hawaii

  • Illinois

  • Indiana

  • Iowa

  • Kansas

  • Louisiana

  • Michigan

  • Mississippi

  • Missouri

  • Montana

  • Nebraska

  • New Hampshire

  • North Caroline

  • North Dakota

  • Ohio

  • Oklahoma

  • Oregon

  • South Carolina

  • South Dakota

  • Tennessee

  • Texas

  • Utah

  • West Virginia

  • Wisconsin

  • Wyoming

State-Based Marketplace

A state-based marketplace (SBM) is a health insurance marketplace in which the state government oversees both the regulation of health plans and the enrollment and eligibility platform. If you reside in one of these states, please call us at 1-866-322-2824 (TTY: 711) for assistance.

States with SBMs:  

  • California

  • Colorado

  • Connecticut

  • D.C.

  • Georgia

  • Idaho

  • Illinois

  • Kentucky

  • Maine

  • Maryland

  • Massachusetts

  • Minnesota

  • Nevada

  • New Jersey

  • New Mexico

  • New York

  • Pennsylvania

  • Rhode Island

  • Vermont

  • Virginia

  • Washington


Previous
Previous

Is There a Penalty for Not Enrolling in an Affordable Care Act Plan?

Next
Next

Covered Services