Open Enrollment 2026 State FAQ
If you live in one of these states, keep in mind that Open Enrollment dates aren’t the same everywhere — they can vary significantly by state. To avoid a lapse in coverage or missing out on the plan you want, make sure you complete any enrollment actions — whether choosing a new plan or making changes to your current one — within your state’s designated timeframe below. Missing these deadlines could result in a lapse in coverage or limit your options until the next enrollment period.
| Colorado (CO) | For the 1st of the month, enroll before the 15th of the prior month. |
| Connecticut (CT) | For the 1st of the month, enroll before the 15th of the prior month. |
| District of Columbia (DC) | For the 1st of the month, enroll before the 15th of the prior month. |
| Idaho (ID) | For the 1st of the month, enroll before the 15th of the prior month. |
| Kentucky (KY) | For the 1st of the month, enroll before the 15th of the prior month. |
| Maine (ME) | For the 1st of the month, enroll before the 15th of the prior month. |
| Maryland (MD) |
For January 1 coverage, enroll by the end of the month. For coverage starting after January 1, enroll before the 15th of the prior month. |
| Massachusetts (MA) |
For January 1 coverage, enroll before the 15th of the prior month. For coverage starting after January 1, enroll before the 23rd of the prior month. |
| Minnesota (MN) | For the 1st of the month, enroll before the 15th of the prior month. |
| New Jersey (NJ) | For the 1st of the month, enroll by the end of the month. |
| New Mexico (NM) | For the 1st of the month, enroll before the 15th of the prior month. |
| New York (NY) | For the 1st of the month, enroll before the 15th of the prior month. |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | For the 1st of the month, enroll before the 15th of the prior month. |
| Rhode Island (RI) | For the 1st of the month, enroll before the 15th of the prior month. |
| Vermont (VT) | For the 1st of the month, enroll before the 15th of the prior month |
| Virginia (VA) | For the 1st of the month, enroll before the 15th of the prior month |
| Washington (WA) | For the 1st of the month, enroll before the 15th of the prior month |