BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- Open Enrollment for 2026 health insurance starts on Friday, Nov. 1. This allows Louisiana residents to sign up for or change their plans in the federal Health Insurance Marketplace.

The Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) said anyone who signs up by Dec. 15 will have coverage starting Jan. 1, 2026. Those who enroll by the final deadline of Jan. 15 will start coverage on Feb. 1.

“Open Enrollment is the opportunity for every Louisiana citizen to make important decisions about their health insurance coverage for the coming year,” said Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple. “I encourage all residents to take the time to review their options and ensure they have the coverage they need.”

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