A list of the open enrollment deadlines for enrollment in 2024 ACA-compliant health insurance in every state. Open enrollment runs from November 1 to January 15 or January 16 in most states, but some state-run exchanges have different schedules.
A carrier is another name for insurance company. The terms insurer, carrier, and insurance company are generally used interchangeably. Note that people will sometimes use “provider” as another synonym here, but provider is more often used to describe the hospitals and doctors who provide the health care services. So if you’re going to use the term provider to mean insurer, you’ll want to clarify by saying “insurance provider.”
Before you start seeking health insurance quotes, it's prudent to take a look at the health insurance companies and their potential service to you as a consumer.