Health Insurance Marketplace and Women

The Marketplace is now open for 2016!

Get health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace until January 31, 2016 and learn about free preventive services available to women. If you already have coverage, learn about Coverage to Care and other resources to help you navigate the health care system.

Enroll, Renew, or Change Health Plans for 2016

Preview 2016 plans & prices before you apply.
First time applying? Visit the Get Coverage page, select your state, and take your next steps.
Have a 2015 plan? Log in to update your application, compare plans, and renew or change for 2016.
Want in-person assistance? Find a trained assister in your community who can help you apply, renew, or change plans.

Learn About Women's Health Screenings and Preventive Services

Health insurance plans now allow women to get care for a host of preventive services. Marketplace plans (and many other plans) offer these services at no cost to you. This means there is no charge for copayments or coinsurance, even if you haven't met your deductible for the year. You must use a provider in your plan's network to get these services for free.

Many of these services include, but are not limited to:

Breast cancer screening (mammography) every 1 to 2 years for women over 40
Breast cancer genetic test counseling (BRCA) for women at higher risk for breast cancer
Cervical cancer screening (Pap test) for sexually active women
Gestational diabetes screening for women 24 to 28 weeks pregnant and those at high risk of developing gestational diabetes
HIV and STD screening and counseling for sexually active women
Osteoporosis screening (bone density) for women over age 60 depending on risk factors
Domestic and interpersonal violence screening and counseling for all women
Well-woman visits to get recommended services for women under 65
Contraception

To learn more about these and other preventive services, please visit Health Care Reform: Women.

Coverage to Care: Your Roadmap to Health

From Coverage to Care: A roadmap for using your new coverage is a resource to help you navigate the health care system. It provides eight simple steps on how to understand and use your coverage. You can also get tips on primary care and preventive services, and learn ways for you and your family to stay healthy.

Topics covered and questions answered include:

Put your health first. Why are prevention and health coverage important?
Understand your health coverage. What words should I know? How much will it cost me to get care?
Know where to go for care. Where do I go when I am sick? Primary care?
Find a provider. How do I find a provider that is right for me? What if I am assigned a provider?
Make an appointment. What information do I need and what questions should I ask when making an appointment?
Be prepared for the visit. What should I bring to the appointment? What questions should I ask during the visit?
Decide if the provider is right for you. Is this a provider I can trust and work with? If not, what do I do?
Next steps after your appointment. Now that you have found a provider and had your first visit, where do you go from here?

For more information, including resources in multiple languages, please visit From Coverage to Care.

Additional Tools and Resources

CDC Prevention Checklist
Preventive Care: Everyone needs an ounce of prevention.

Learn about the Health Insurance Marketplace and your new coverage options.

Every year, the process of signing-up for coverage in theHealth Marketplace gets simpler. You can even apply on your cell phone. Call 1-800-318-2596 or find free in-person help in your community by visitingLocalHelp.HealthCare.gov.