Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act began on November 1st of last year and the last day to sign up is January 31st. Once open enrollment ends, you'll only be able to purchase coverage for 2017 if you experience a qualifying event that triggers a special enrollment period.
St. Rita's said they have had many ask questions about Obamacare and their fears of a repeal from the White House, but experts urge people to enroll and make sure they are protected. The easiest way to sign up is to visit areyoucoveredohio.org, there you can see options, find information to answer any of your questions and enroll.
Once you sign up coverage will begin on March 1st.
