Coverage guides for people who work for themselves

Short, plain guides on the parts of buying your own health coverage that trip people up. Information only. Dates and rules link to their official source.

Open Enrollment for the self-employed, the plain version

Open Enrollment for freelancers, trades and 1099 workers: when it runs, what you can change, and who to ask. Information only, not advice.
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Coverage guides for people who work for themselves

Open Enrollment for the self-employed, the plain version