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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="https://connect.bcbstx.com/cfs-file/__key/system/syndication/rss.xsl" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>How do I enroll in a health plan?</title><link>https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/31/how-do-i-enroll-in-a-health-plan</link><description /><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><generator>Telligent Community 12</generator><item><title>How do I enroll in a health plan?</title><link>https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/31/how-do-i-enroll-in-a-health-plan</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 19:48:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:c0cbc1a2-2998-437e-9d5b-1f92657bf039</guid><dc:creator>BCBSTX Connect Team</dc:creator><comments>https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/31/how-do-i-enroll-in-a-health-plan#comments</comments><description>Current Revision posted to Ask BCBSTX by BCBSTX Connect Team on 7/25/2025 7:48:01 PM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;There are many ways to buy a health insurance plan. You can get one from:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Health Insurance Marketplace&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; The&amp;nbsp;&lt;a title="Marketplace" href="https://www.healthcare.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Marketplace&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;img alt="leaving site icon" height="10" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/OpenNewWindow.png" width="10" /&gt;&amp;nbsp;is a federal government website that helps people find health insurance. You can compare prices, benefits, out-of-pocket costs and more for plans in your area&amp;nbsp;&amp;mdash; including ones offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX). Remember, open enrollment is the only time to sign up unless you have a&lt;a title="&amp;nbsp;qualifying life event." href="/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/19/special-enrollment"&gt;&amp;nbsp;qualifying life event.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BCBSTX Online with a Health Plan Specialist&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;BCBSTX makes it easy to find a plan that&amp;rsquo;s right for you. &lt;span&gt;Explore our&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a title="health care plans" href="https://www.bcbstx.com/shop-plans" data-di-id="di-id-d082c17a-7ed7ffe2"&gt;health care plans&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;to learn&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;about gold, silver and bronze options. See which one best fits your medical needs and budget. You can sign up during annual Open Enrollment or during the&amp;nbsp;&lt;a title="Special&amp;nbsp;Enrollment Period" href="https://www.bcbstx.com/shop-plans/individual-and-family/special-enrollment"&gt;Special&amp;nbsp;Enrollment Period&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;if you have a qualifying life event (get married, have a baby, change jobs). You can also call us at 888-731-0383.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;View and compare all BCBSTX plans available to you &amp;mdash; including plans on the Marketplace &amp;mdash; to find one that&amp;rsquo;s right for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style="clear:both;"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div style="font-size: 90%;"&gt;Tags: Compare Health Insurance Plans, Prevention, Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance Network, Buy Health Insurance, Open Enrollment&lt;/div&gt;
</description></item><item><title>How do I enroll in a health plan?</title><link>https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/31/how-do-i-enroll-in-a-health-plan/revision/6</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 20:42:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:c0cbc1a2-2998-437e-9d5b-1f92657bf039</guid><dc:creator>BCBSTX Connect Team</dc:creator><comments>https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/31/how-do-i-enroll-in-a-health-plan#comments</comments><description>Revision 6 posted to Ask BCBSTX by BCBSTX Connect Team on 10/9/2023 8:42:17 PM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;There are many ways to buy a health insurance plan. You can get one from:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Health Insurance Marketplace&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; The&amp;nbsp;&lt;a title="Marketplace" href="https://www.healthcare.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Marketplace&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;img alt="leaving site icon" height="10" src="/cfs-filesystemfile/__key/communityserver-components-sitefiles/OpenNewWindow.png" width="10" /&gt;&amp;nbsp;is a federal government website that helps people find health insurance. You can compare prices, benefits, out-of-pocket costs and more for plans in your area&amp;nbsp;&amp;mdash; including ones offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX). Remember, open enrollment is the only time to sign up unless you have a&lt;a title="&amp;nbsp;qualifying life event." href="/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/19/special-enrollment"&gt;&amp;nbsp;qualifying life event.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BCBSTX Online with a Health Plan Specialist&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;BCBSTX makes it easy to find a plan that&amp;rsquo;s right for you. Explore our&amp;nbsp;&lt;a title="user-friendly site" href="https://www.bcbstx.com/shop-plans/about-our-plans/overview"&gt;user-friendly site&lt;/a&gt;. Click on Individual and Family Plans to learn about gold, silver and bronze options. See which one best fits your medical needs and budget. You can sign up during annual Open Enrollment or during the&amp;nbsp;&lt;a title="Special&amp;nbsp;Enrollment Period" href="https://www.bcbstx.com/shop-plans/individual-and-family/special-enrollment"&gt;Special&amp;nbsp;Enrollment Period&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;if you have a qualifying life event (get married, have a baby, change jobs). You can also call us at 888-731-0383.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;View and compare all BCBSTX plans available to you &amp;mdash; including plans on the Marketplace &amp;mdash; to find one that&amp;rsquo;s right for you.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="text-align:right;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:75%;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Originally published 12/18/2014; Revised 2018, 2023&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div style="font-size: 90%;"&gt;Tags: Compare Health Insurance Plans, Prevention, Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance Network, Buy Health Insurance, Open Enrollment&lt;/div&gt;
</description></item><item><title>How do I enroll in a health plan?</title><link>https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/31/how-do-i-enroll-in-a-health-plan/revision/5</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2018 22:09:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:c0cbc1a2-2998-437e-9d5b-1f92657bf039</guid><dc:creator>BCBSTX Connect Team</dc:creator><comments>https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/31/how-do-i-enroll-in-a-health-plan#comments</comments><description>Revision 5 posted to Ask BCBSTX by BCBSTX Connect Team on 10/12/2018 10:09:53 PM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You can buy a health plan directly from &lt;a title="BCBSTX online" href="http://www.bcbstx.com/shop-plans-and-products" target="_blank"&gt;BCBSTX online &lt;/a&gt;or by calling us at &lt;strong&gt;888-731-0383.&lt;/strong&gt; You can view and compare all BCBSTX plans available to you, including the plans offered on the Health Insurance Marketplace.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Shop on the Health Insurance Marketplace. &lt;a title="Marketplace" href="http://www.bcbstx.com/insurance-basics/understanding-health-insurance/glossary#marketplace" target="_blank"&gt;The Marketplace&lt;/a&gt; is a federal government website where you can shop, compare and buy plans offered by participating health insurance companies in your area.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;You can also purchase a health plan through a licensed insurance agent.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Attend a Local Seminar for Help&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;At our&lt;a title="free seminars and events" href="http://www.cvent.com/Events/Calendar/Calendar.aspx?cal=d8055199-bc29-4fba-8593-212478c94f04" target="_blank"&gt; free seminars and events&lt;/a&gt;, education specialists can help you understand your options for health insurance coverage and sign up for a health insurance plan.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style="clear:both;"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div style="font-size: 90%;"&gt;Tags: Compare Health Insurance Plans, Prevention, Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance Network, Buy Health Insurance, Open Enrollment&lt;/div&gt;
</description></item><item><title>How do I enroll in a health plan?</title><link>https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/31/how-do-i-enroll-in-a-health-plan/revision/4</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2018 16:56:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:c0cbc1a2-2998-437e-9d5b-1f92657bf039</guid><dc:creator>BCBSTX Connect Team</dc:creator><comments>https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/31/how-do-i-enroll-in-a-health-plan#comments</comments><description>Revision 4 posted to Ask BCBSTX by BCBSTX Connect Team on 9/12/2018 4:56:40 PM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You can buy a health plan directly from &lt;a title="BCBSTX online" href="http://www.bcbstx.com/shop-plans-and-products" target="_blank"&gt;BCBSTX online &lt;/a&gt;or by calling us at &lt;strong&gt;888-731-0383.&lt;/strong&gt; You can view and compare all BCBSTX plans available to you, including the plans offered on the Health Insurance Marketplace.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Shop on the Health Insurance Marketplace. &lt;a title="Marketplace" href="http://www.bcbstx.com/insurance-basics/understanding-health-insurance/glossary#marketplace" target="_blank"&gt;The Marketplace&lt;/a&gt; is a federal government website where you can shop, compare and buy plans offered by participating health insurance companies in your area.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;You can also purchase a health plan through a licensed insurance agent.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Attend a Local Seminar for Help&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;At our&lt;a title="free seminars and events" href="http://www.cvent.com/Events/Calendar/Calendar.aspx?cal=d8055199-bc29-4fba-8593-212478c94f04" target="_blank"&gt; free seminars and events&lt;/a&gt;, education specialists can help you understand your options for health insurance coverage and sign up for a health insurance plan.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style="clear:both;"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div style="font-size: 90%;"&gt;Tags: Compare Health Insurance Plans, Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance Network, Buy health insurance&lt;/div&gt;
</description></item><item><title>How do I enroll in a health plan?</title><link>https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/31/how-do-i-enroll-in-a-health-plan/revision/3</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 17:02:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:c0cbc1a2-2998-437e-9d5b-1f92657bf039</guid><dc:creator>OVmom16</dc:creator><comments>https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/31/how-do-i-enroll-in-a-health-plan#comments</comments><description>Revision 3 posted to Ask BCBSTX by OVmom16 on 10/1/2017 5:02:09 PM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You can buy a health plan directly from &lt;a title="BCBSTX online" href="http://www.bcbstx.com/shop-plans-and-products" target="_blank"&gt;BCBSTX online &lt;/a&gt;or by calling us at &lt;strong&gt;888-731-0383.&lt;/strong&gt; You can view and compare all BCBSTX plans available to you, including the plans offered on the Health Insurance Marketplace.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Shop on the Health Insurance Marketplace. &lt;a title="Marketplace" href="http://www.bcbstx.com/insurance-basics/understanding-health-insurance/glossary#marketplace" target="_blank"&gt;The Marketplace&lt;/a&gt; is a federal government website where you can shop, compare and buy plans offered by participating health insurance companies in your area.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;You can also purchase a health plan through a licensed insurance agent.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Attend a Local Seminar for Help&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;At our&lt;a title="free seminars and events" href="http://www.cvent.com/Events/Calendar/Calendar.aspx?cal=d8055199-bc29-4fba-8593-212478c94f04" target="_blank"&gt; free seminars and events&lt;/a&gt;, education specialists can help you understand your options for health insurance coverage and sign up for a health insurance plan.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style="clear:both;"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div style="font-size: 90%;"&gt;Tags: Compare Health Insurance Plans, Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance Network, Buy health insurance&lt;/div&gt;
</description></item><item><title>How do I enroll in a health insurance plan?</title><link>https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/31/how-do-i-enroll-in-a-health-plan/revision/2</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2016 22:37:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:c0cbc1a2-2998-437e-9d5b-1f92657bf039</guid><dc:creator>BCBSTX Connect Team</dc:creator><comments>https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/31/how-do-i-enroll-in-a-health-plan#comments</comments><description>Revision 2 posted to Ask BCBSTX by BCBSTX Connect Team on 11/3/2016 10:37:59 PM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You can buy a health insurance plan directly from &lt;a title="BCBSTX online" href="http://www.bcbstx.com/shop-plans-and-products" target="_blank"&gt;BCBSTX online &lt;/a&gt;or by calling us at &lt;strong&gt;888-731-0383.&lt;/strong&gt; You can view and compare all BCBSTX plans available to you, including the plans offered on the Health Insurance Marketplace.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Shop on the Health Insurance Marketplace. &lt;a title="Marketplace" href="http://www.bcbstx.com/insurance-basics/understanding-health-insurance/glossary#marketplace" target="_blank"&gt;The Marketplace&lt;/a&gt; is a federal government website where you can shop, compare and buy plans offered by participating health insurance companies in your area.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;You can also purchase a health plan through a licensed insurance agent.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Attend a Local Seminar for Help&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;At our&lt;a title="free seminars and events" href="http://www.cvent.com/Events/Calendar/Calendar.aspx?cal=d8055199-bc29-4fba-8593-212478c94f04" target="_blank"&gt; free seminars and events&lt;/a&gt;, education specialists can help you understand your options for health insurance coverage and sign up for a health insurance plan.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style="clear:both;"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div style="font-size: 90%;"&gt;Tags: Compare Health Insurance Plans, Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance Network, Buy health insurance&lt;/div&gt;
</description></item><item><title>How do I enroll in a health insurance plan?</title><link>https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/31/how-do-i-enroll-in-a-health-plan/revision/1</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2014 21:29:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:c0cbc1a2-2998-437e-9d5b-1f92657bf039</guid><dc:creator>BCBSTX Connect Team</dc:creator><comments>https://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/31/how-do-i-enroll-in-a-health-plan#comments</comments><description>Revision 1 posted to Ask BCBSTX by BCBSTX Connect Team on 12/4/2014 9:29:15 PM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You can buy a health insurance plan directly from &lt;a title="BCBSTX online" href="http://www.bcbstx.com/shop-plans-and-products" target="_blank"&gt;BCBSTX online &lt;/a&gt;or by calling us at &lt;strong&gt;855-604-1515.&lt;/strong&gt; You can view and compare all BCBSTX plans available to you, including the plans offered on the Health Insurance Marketplace.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Shop on the Health Insurance Marketplace. &lt;a title="Marketplace" href="http://www.bcbstx.com/insurance-basics/understanding-health-insurance/glossary#marketplace" target="_blank"&gt;The Marketplace&lt;/a&gt; is a federal government website where you can shop, compare and buy plans offered by participating health insurance companies in your area. For help navigating the Marketplace, call us at &lt;strong&gt;855-604-1515.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;You can also purchase a health plan through a licensed insurance agent.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Attend a Local Seminar for Help&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;At our&lt;a title="free seminars and events" href="http://www.cvent.com/Events/Calendar/Calendar.aspx?cal=d8055199-bc29-4fba-8593-212478c94f04" target="_blank"&gt; free seminars and events&lt;/a&gt;, education specialists can help you understand your options for health insurance coverage and sign up for a health insurance plan.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style="clear:both;"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div style="font-size: 90%;"&gt;Tags: Compare Health Insurance Plans, Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance Network, Buy health insurance&lt;/div&gt;
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