If you’re in need of medical insurance, now is the time to sign-up for the Affordable Health Care Act.

If you’re in need of medical insurance, now is the time to sign-up for the Affordable Health Care Act. Open enrollment is in progress till January 1st, 2015.

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Open enrollment is in progress now, Until January 1^st 2015. If you’re not sure what you need, below are 5 ways to get ready.

Make sure you have all necessary documents needed for enrollment by downloading this checklist.
Make sure you find out if you could qualify for premium tax credits and other savings this year.
Some things may have changed, so be sure to view the 2015 Marketplace plans and prices before you apply.
Find someone you know or a healthcare provider who can sit down with you to answer your questions before you fill out the application.
Sign up for text message alerts and get updates and reminders so you don’t miss important deadlines.

If your an individual and have questions or simply need help signing-up, call to start or finish an application, compare plans and more at 1-800-318-2596 or
TTY: 1-855-889-4325. If you have a small business call 1-800-706-7893
TTY: 711.

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