(Washington, DC) – This week, Mayor Muriel Bowser is reminding the community that the 2027 Open Enrollment period begins this Sunday, November 1. Residents are encouraged to sign up for high-quality health insurance at DCHealthLink.com, the District’s online state-based health insurance marketplace.
“Act now to get covered. If you’re not sure what you need to do, reach out to our teams for help,” said Mayor Bowser. “Getting covered and staying covered with high-quality health insurance means you can get the care you need, when you need it.”
This Open Enrollment period, there are 24 DC Health Link private health insurance plans available to fit every budget, in addition to the Healthy DC Plan. Healthy DC Plan is for residents whose incomes are up to two times the federal poverty level and includes vision and dental benefits for 2027. All plans cover doctor visits, hospital stays, mental health care, prescription drugs, preventive care, and more.
Open Enrollment runs through January 31, 2027. Residents can sign up by visiting DCHealthLink.com and using online tools like Plan Match and the new Health Savings Account (HSA) calculator to lower their costs. Plan Match, powered by Consumers’ CHECKBOOK, allows anonymous shopping to compare plans and to see if lower premiums are available. The HSA calculator provides an estimate of savings on health care expenses and premiums.
There are multiple ways for District residents to shop, find out if they qualify for lower premiums or the Healthy DC Plan, and enroll:
- Go Online: DCHealthLink.com
- Call: 855-532-LINK [5465]
- Get Free Expert Help: certified and trained Assisters and licensed health-insurance brokers can help residents navigate the enrollment process and select from various health insurance plans. Residents can find Assisters and brokers at dchealthlink.com/find-expert.
- Get Help to Enroll In-Person: residents can find an enrollment center near them by visiting dchealthlink.com/enrollmentcenters.
- Get Help to Enroll Virtually: through the One Touch Virtual Enrollment, residents can schedule appointments and receive free expert enrollment support, ID-proofing and verification services, case-management assistance, and multilingual translation services (Spanish, Amharic, French, Mandarin, Korean, and Chinese). Residents can schedule a virtual appointment at dchealthlink.com/DConetouch or by calling 1-855-532-5465.
About DC Health Link
DC Health Link is the District’s Affordable Care Act state-based health insurance marketplace. Since 2013, DC Health Link has helped to cut the uninsured rate in half and now, approximately 96% of DC residents have health coverage. DC Health Link plans have saved DC residents millions in healthcare costs.
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