Outside of ACA's open enrollment period, you can only sign up for ACA-compliant health coverage if you qualify for a special enrollment period. But you may have other coverage options.
See if you're eligible for the Affordable Care Act's premium tax credits (premium subsidies), how subsidies are calculated, and why subsidy amounts in 2026 may be different.
Outside of open enrollment, an ACA special enrollment period allows you to enroll in an ACA-compliant plan (on or off-exchange) if you experience a qualifying life event.