Get Covered Illinois Launches 2026 Open Enrollment, Offers Expanded Support Amid Rising Premiums

CHICAGO — Get Covered Illinois has opened 2026 health insurance enrollment, now operating as a state-based marketplace. Open enrollment runs through January 15, with residents able to apply directly at GetCoveredIllinois.gov. Officials said Illinoisans will face higher premiums this year, with average increases of about 78 percent, partly due to expiring federal tax credits and recent federal policy changes. Despite higher costs, the marketplace offers hundreds of plan options, financial assistance for many enrollees, and free local help through navigators and brokers. Enrollment by December 15 ensures coverage starting January 1.