Open Enrollment for health insurance begins this weekend 10.31.25

October 31, 2025

Open Enrollment for health insurance begins this weekend

MOBILE, Ala. — The Marketplace Open Enrollment Period on https://www.healthcare.gov begins on November 1 and ends on January 15, 2026. Consumers who enroll by midnight December 15 can get full year coverage that starts January 1, 2026.

These are key dates to remember:

• November 1, 2025: Open enrollment begins for most states.
• December 15, 2025: Deadline to enroll for coverage to start on January 1, 2026.
• January 15, 2026: Final deadline for enrollment for coverage to start on February 1, 2026.

The Mobile County Health Department and Family Health, its primary care division, have Certified Application Counselors ready to assist at every location. The counselors have been trained and are able to help consumers as they look for health coverage options through the Health Insurance Exchange. Whether you are looking for new coverage, renewing your current plan, or making changes to better suit your needs, now is the time to take action!

They can assist consumers in completing eligibility and enrollment forms. Assistance by the Certified Application Counselors is free to consumers. Make 2026 your healthiest year yet by securing the right health coverage for you and your loved ones.

Certified Application Counselors can be found at all Family Health centers conveniently located throughout Mobile County. You may visit https://mchd.org/family-health/#locations for a list of sites, or call directly at 251-445-8632 for the Patient Assistance Department.