With the beginning of the annual Open Enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare, just a few months away, you may be wondering if this is the right time for you to sign up or change your current health insurance plan. But before making any decision, it’s crucial to stay informed and have all the latest updates on potential changes to the ACA.

Website Maintenance Notice:

As we look forward to the upcoming Open Enrollment period, it has been announced that the HealthCare.gov website will have scheduled maintenance during some weekends in November and December. It is highly advised to take note of these maintenance dates if you plan to enroll, re-enroll, or make changes to your health insurance plan during those times.

This maintenance notice serves as a reminder that it is always best to plan ahead and avoid waiting until the last minute to enroll in health insurance. Open Enrollment runs from November 1, 2023, to January 15, 2024, but keep in mind that coverage generally begins on the first of the following month after you enroll, so procrastinating could result in a coverage gap.

Affected Dates:

• Saturday, November 12, from 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
• Sunday, November 13, from 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
• Saturday, December 10, from 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
• Sunday, December 11, from 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST

During these website maintenance windows, the HealthCare.gov website will be unavailable. It means that you won’t be able to create an account, enroll in a plan, or make changes to your existing plan.

If you need to make changes or enroll in a plan during these times, you can call the HealthCare.gov Call Center at 1-800-318-2596. The Call Center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you with all of your health insurance needs.

It is best to avoid the potential inconvenience of dealing with website maintenance issues. You still have plenty of time to enroll or change your plan before the Open Enrollment period ends.

What to do if the website is down

If you try to access HealthCare.gov during a maintenance window, you will see a message that the website is unavailable. If you need to enroll in a plan or make changes to your existing plan during these times, you can:

1. Call the HealthCare.gov Call Center at 1-800-318-2596.
2. Contact a licensed health insurance agent or broker.

The Call Center and licensed agents can help you with the enrollment process and answer any questions you may have.

Why is the website down for maintenance?

The website is down for maintenance to make improvements to the site and to ensure that it is running smoothly. The maintenance will also help protect the website from security threats.