MetroWest Medical Center Providing Free Assistance During Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Period

The Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment period has begun. Now is the time to make sure you and your loved ones have health insurance coverage in 2026. If you do not have Medicare, Medicaid, or coverage through your job, active enrollment in a health insurance exchange plan may be required.

Open enrollment started Saturday, November 1. Be sure to sign up by December 15 to have health insurance coverage for 2026, starting on January 1. Those insured via the Health Insurance Exchange may need to re-enroll to have coverage in 2026. With the recent changes, you will likely need to submit specific documentation or re-enroll to maintain your coverage.

You can explore the Health Insurance Marketplace for affordable health plans that include doctor visits, prescriptions, emergency care, hospital stays, and more.

“Every family deserves access to affordable, high-quality healthcare so they can stay on top of their health through regular check-ups and screenings,” said MetroWest Medical Center CEO Greg McFarland. “The Health Insurance Exchange provides a variety of plans, and our goal is to help community members find coverage that fits their needs and budget.”

Let us help you keep access to your health system and doctors. Certified application counselors are available at our hospitals — free of charge — to help you review your options, check for savings, and guide you through re-enrollment or a new application.  Call 508-521-2263 to speak to a certified application counselor or visit Marketplace.

The open enrollment period is limited, so anyone needing health insurance coverage must TAKE ACTION by December 15. Do not wait. If you miss this open enrollment period, you will not be able to enroll unless it is verified that you experienced one of the few qualifying life events that allows for a special enrollment period.