President Trump slashed outreach and enrollment funding and ended cost-sharing reduction payments to disrupt the Exchange. Open Enrollment began on November 1 and enrollment has surged across the country. Over 600,000 people selected a plan through HealthCare.gov, the federal marketplace, in the first week of Open Enrollment. In Washington’s Exchange, website traffic on Washington HealthPlanFinder increased 24% and enrollments increased by 50% over the same period last year.

Open Enrollment continues until January 15. But people must sign up by December 15 for coverage beginning on January 1. Open Enrollment for off-Exchange plans ends December 15. Read more at our blog about why individuals should enroll sooner rather than later.