Open Enrollment 2026 State FAQ
For residents of these specific states, it is crucial to understand that open enrollment dates are not uniform; they can vary significantly. To avoid missing out on essential coverage or changes, please ensure that all enrollment actions, whether for new plans or modifications to existing ones, are completed strictly within these designated timeframes. 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,needs to be 15th of 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 the 1st of the month, enroll by the end of the month. after January 1st of the month- needs to be 15th of prior month |
| Massachusetts (MA) | For the 1st of the month, enroll before the 15th of the prior month. after January 1st of the month- needs to be 23th of 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 a 1st of the month- needs to be 15th of prior month |
| New York (NY) | For the 1st of the month, enroll before the 15th of the prior month. |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | for a 1st of the month- needs to be 15th of 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 |