ACA health insurance in Ohio
ACA health insurance in Columbus, OH: open enrollment for 2027
Open enrollment for 2027 begins November 1. Where Columbus residents shop for a plan, what the county and state lines mean for you, and how to get help choosing.
Get help choosing a plan in Columbus
Call 855-367-1095. A licensed agent will go through your household, your income and your doctors with you.
Health insurance in Columbus
Ohio uses the federal HealthCare.gov marketplace, so Columbus residents shop there.
Columbus has a large student and young-worker population, and many households in those groups compare marketplace plans when coverage through a school or first job ends.
Columbus is in Franklin County, Ohio. Where you live decides which plans and prices you can get, because plan availability is set by county and ZIP code.
Ohio has expanded Medicaid, so some lower-income adults may qualify for Medicaid instead of Marketplace savings.
County and state lines near Columbus
Franklin County is next to Delaware, Fairfield and Licking counties, and many central Ohio households live in one and work in another.
Check the networks
Marketplace plans have their own networks, and they differ from one plan to the next. These are among the largest systems serving the area. Naming them here is not a statement that any plan includes them.
- OhioHealth
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
- Mount Carmel Health System
The dates
Open enrollment for 2027 coverage begins November 1, 2026. Plans and prices for 2027 can differ from this year, and after open enrollment you can usually enroll only with a qualifying life event.
ACA questions in Columbus
Where do I shop for an ACA plan in Columbus?
Ohio uses the federal HealthCare.gov marketplace, so Columbus residents shop there.
Do county or state lines near Columbus change my options?
Franklin County is next to Delaware, Fairfield and Licking counties, and many central Ohio households live in one and work in another.
I'm a student about to lose my school plan. What now?
Losing school coverage can open a special enrollment period, usually for a limited time, so check the dates. Compare marketplace plans and check whether a parent's plan is an option if you are under 26.
More for Columbus
Ready to look at your options?
Call 855-367-1095 before open enrollment gets busy. There is no charge to review your options.
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