Important dates and deadlines

The next period is October 23 through December 23, 2026, for the 2027 plan year.

Great news! If you need health insurance outside of the Open Enrollment period, you can enroll in coverage any time of the year if you

• Qualify for a Special Enrollment Period, or
• are applying for a dental plan, or
• qualify for help paying for health coverage including ConnectorCare, MassHealth, Children’s Medical Security Plan (CMSP), or Health Safety Net.

Find out more about the Special Enrollment Period →

Remember: If you qualify for coverage through MassHealth, you can apply and enroll at any time during the year and coverage may start right away.

If you qualify for a Health Connector plan during the Special Enrollment Period, please note the following enrollment deadlines and coverage start dates below.