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November 1 is the first day of the third open enrollment period of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which will allow people nationwide to sign up for healthcare coverage, to renew their current plan, or shop for additional health coverage options on the Health Insurance Marketplace.
According to the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS), nearly half of the eligible uninsured are between the ages of 18 –34. Latinos are still more likely to be uninsured than whites.
The third enrollment period is an opportunity to not only gain access to quality affordable health care, but also offers a chance to avoid paying a fine when they file their taxes; those who do not enroll by January 31, 2016, could face a fine of $695 or 2.5% of yearly income.
The third open enrollment period, which is from November 1–January 31, uninsured individuals will be able to enter the Health Insurance Marketplace and select a plan that fits their needs and budget.
By The Numbers
25.1
percent
of Latinos remain without health insurance coverage
