When is ACA Open Enrollment in District of Columbia for plan year 2027?

Open Enrollment for plan year 2027 in District of Columbia runs November 1, 2026 through December 15, 2026. District of Columbia uses State-based marketplace.

Which insurance carriers sell ACA marketplace plans in District of Columbia?

Carriers expected to offer plans in District of Columbia include CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Kaiser Permanente. The official OEP 2027 carrier list is finalized in the summer prior to enrollment.

Did District of Columbia expand Medicaid under the ACA?

District of Columbia has adopted Medicaid expansion. CHIP for kids (DC Healthy Families) covers households up to 324% of the Federal Poverty Level, and pregnancy Medicaid covers up to 324% FPL.

How many people enrolled in ACA marketplace plans in District of Columbia?

14,930 District of Columbia residents selected a marketplace plan during the most recent completed Open Enrollment (2025 plan year, CMS state-level public use file).

Did District of Columbia expand Medicaid?

District of Columbia has adopted ACA Medicaid expansion, covering adults up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level.

What is the CHIP income limit in District of Columbia?

DC Healthy Families covers children in District of Columbia households up to 324% of the Federal Poverty Level.

How do I apply for Medicaid in District of Columbia?

Apply year-round at https://dhcf.dc.gov/ or by calling 1-202-639-4030. Medicaid and CHIP have no enrollment deadlines — you can apply at any time.

OEP 2027 · District of Columbia

ACA marketplace plans in District of Columbia

Carriers, Open Enrollment dates, Medicaid expansion status, CHIP eligibility, and signup history for District of Columbia. Data last updated 2026-06-08.

Step 1 — Free

Talk to a licensed ACA broker — free, no obligation

No cost, no obligation. Brokers are paid by the carrier and can compare plans side-by-side for your situation.

Request a broker →

Overview

Marketplace

SBE

State-based marketplace

Medicaid expansion

Yesi

Per KFF tracker

OEP carriers

Plan year 2027

2025 plan selections

14,930i

+27% vs 2022

Open Enrollment window

For plan year 2027, residents of District of Columbia can enroll in marketplace coverage from November 1, 2026 through December 15, 2026 at www.dchealthlink.com/.

Missed Open Enrollment? You may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period after a qualifying life event such as losing other coverage, marriage, or a household income change.

Deep dive into District of Columbia

Subsidies

District of Columbia ACA subsidies & income limits

2026 FPL tables and premium tax credit eligibility.

Dates

District of Columbia Open Enrollment dates

Exact OEP dates, deadlines, and SEP rules.

Medicaid

District of Columbia Medicaid & CHIP

Expansion status, CHIP income limits, how to apply.

Counties

All District of Columbia counties

County-by-county ACA marketplace pages.

Carriers in District of Columbia for OEP 2027

Carrier lists shown below are current marketplace participants and a strong indicator of who will offer plans in District of Columbia for 2027. Final OEP 2027 filings are confirmed in summer 2026.

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Kaiser Permanente

CHIP & Medicaid for kids and pregnant women

DC Healthy Families covers children in households up to 324% of the Federal Poverty LeveliKFF CHIP eligibility tables. Pregnancy Medicaid coverage extends to 324% FPLiKFF Medicaid/CHIP eligibility tables.

Enroll or check eligibility at dhcf.dc.gov · 1-202-639-4030.

See the full state-by-state CHIP table for context.

Recent signup history

Plan year	Plan selections in District of Columbia
2022	11,725
2023	11,488
2024	11,650
2025	14,930

Source: CMS OEP State-Level Public Use File.

Explore more

Subsidies

Estimate your subsidy

FPL tables, APTC math, and the 400% cliff.

ICHRA

ICHRA in your state

Employer reimbursement option vs. group plans.

Help

Talk to a broker

No-obligation recommendation from a licensed broker.

Map

Open the interactive map

See every state on the same map.

All 50 states + DC

Browse every state guide.

Dates

OEP & SEP rules

Full federal and state-by-state calendar.

Sources

The information contained on this website is for educational purposes only. We are not responsible for missing or inaccurate information. Please consult a licensed insurance broker in your state and area for insurance advice. Please consult a CPA for tax or legal advice.