Open Enrollment is here! Let us help you get the plan you need
Now that it’s time for Open Enrollment, you might be tempted to put off choosing your 2027 health insurance plan until it gets closer to the deadline. After all, you have until Sunday, Dec. 15, to sign up for a plan to get coverage by Wednesday, Jan. 1.
While putting this decision off seems tempting, you might want to decide sooner than later. Before you know it, you’ll be busy getting ready for the holidays and may have to rush one of the most important decisions you make all year. By the way, if you think you don’t need insurance because you’re healthy, we encourage you to think again.
You don’t need to go it alone
Community Health Options is here to help you choose a plan that fits your budget and needs, while giving you access to the broadest provider network in Maine so you can find care in your own back yard.
To start, we’ve put together some tools to help you:
- Here’s a checklist with five steps to help you make the right choice for you and your family.
- Here’s a link to open enrollment resources, all in one place. You’ll also find links to our 2027 plans, articles with tips on how to shop, how to calculate health costs before you buy, and short explanations of the lingo you’ll come across as you sort through plans.
If you do need to wait beyond Dec. 15 to choose a plan, you won't miss out. You have until Jan.15, 2027, to make a final decision. In that case, your coverage will begin on Feb. 1, 2027.
Finally, if you want help, we’re happy to give it, especially if you don't have a broker. You can schedule time with an advisor to get personalized guidance from an expert who can help you find the right health plan for your needs. If you have a question about your current plan, please talk with our Maine-based Members Services team by calling (855) 624-6463, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or send an email and we’ll get back to you.
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