Open enrollment is now for 2027 health insurance coverage in Illinois: What to know

Illinois’ insurance marketplace, Get Covered Illinois, has opened for the 2027 enrollment period.The annual open enrollment period is a time for Illinoisans to compare, enroll or change insurance plans and apply for financial assistance, according to a state news release.“Whether enrolling for the first time or insured for years, people deserve to understand their options and feel confident in their choice,” Director of the Illinois Department of Insurance Ann Gillespie said in the release. “Get Covered Illinois gives residents a trusted place to make informed decisions about their coverage.”According to the release, the state’s marketplace aims to give Illinoisans high-quality, affordable health coverage amid federal changes affecting access to affordable health insurance. This is the state’s second year hosting a state-based marketplace.Open enrollment runs through Jan. 15, 2027. State offers special enrollment period for 9,300 Illinoisans who lost Medicaid coverageThe state recommen