Open Enrollment is the period in the year when you can can enroll in a health insurance plan through the Health Connector Marketplace without a qualifying event.

The most recent next Open Enrollment (OE) period was November 1, 2024 through January 23, 2024.

Outside the Open Enrollment Period, you generally can enroll in a health insurance plan only if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. You qualify if you have certain life events, like getting married, having a baby, or losing other health coverage. Learn more →

You can enroll any time of the year if:

  • You qualify for MassHealth.
  • You now qualify for a ConnectorCare plan through the Health Connector after not having qualified in the past, or after applying for the first time.
  • You are applying for dental coverage.
  • You are a member of a federally recognized tribe or Alaska Native shareholder.

If you have have insurance from a job, job-based plans may have different Open Enrollment Periods. Check with your employer.