Get Covered Illinois kicked off 2026 open enrollment and launched its “Here to Help” campaign across the state. Open enrollment, which began on November 1 and runs through January 15, is the annual opportunity for Illinoisans to enroll in, renew, or change their health insurance plans. Nearly 466,000 Illinoisans purchased health coverage through Get Covered Illinois during open enrollment last year, a 17% increase from the previous year. This year, Illinoisans will experience a new marketplace. Enrollees will apply for and enroll directly on GetCoveredIllinois.gov now that Illinois has officially transitioned to a state-based marketplace. They will also have access to increased support that is more tailored to their needs. Due to new federal rules, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients are no longer eligible to enroll in marketplace coverage, and certain lawfully present non-citizens are no longer eligible for premium tax credits, making health coverage almost impossible for them to afford. For coverage starting January 1, customers must enroll by December 15. Open enrollment ends January 15. Visit GetCoveredIllinois.gov or call 1-866-311-1119 (TTY: 711) for more information.