Free enrollment assistance is available
BROWNSVILLE & HARLINGEN – The Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment period has begun. Now is the time to make sure you and your loved ones have health insurance coverage in 2026. If you do not have Medicare, Medicaid, or coverage through your job, active enrollment in a health insurance exchange plan may be required.
Open enrollment starts Saturday, November 1. Be sure to sign up by December 15 to have health insurance coverage for 2026, starting on January 1. Those insured via the Health Insurance Exchange may need to re-enroll to have coverage in 2026. With the recent changes, you will likely need to submit specific documentation or re-enroll to maintain your coverage.
You can explore the Health Insurance Marketplace for affordable health plans that include doctor visits, prescriptions, emergency care, hospital stays, and more.
“All families need access to affordable, high-quality healthcare to be able to prioritize their health with regular check-ups and screenings,” said Michael Cline, President & CEO for Valley Baptist Health System. “The Health Insurance Exchange offers many different plans, and it is our goal to help our community members who need coverage to select a plan that meets their needs and price range.”
Let us help you keep access to your health system and doctors. Certified application counselors are available at our hospitals — free of charge — to help you review your options, check for savings, and guide you through re-enrollment or a new application. Call 956-594-8156 to speak to a certified application counselor or visit https://www.valleybaptist.net/marketplace.
The open enrollment period is limited, so anyone needing health insurance coverage must TAKE ACTION by December 15. Do not wait. If you miss this open enrollment period, you will not be able to enroll unless it is verified that you experienced one of the few qualifying life events that allows for a special enrollment period.
