Marketplace (under 65): Georgia Access
| What | When | Coverage starts |
|---|---|---|
| Open enrollment opens | November 1, 2026 | |
| Deadline for January 1 coverage | December 15, 2026 | January 1, 2027 |
| Open enrollment closes | January 15, 2027 | February 1, 2027 (for enrollments Dec 16 – Jan 15) |
Georgia runs its own marketplace, Georgia Access, and follows the same window as HealthCare.gov. A 2025 federal rule that would have shortened the window was vacated by a federal court; the government's appeal is pending, and we will update this page if anything changes.
Outside open enrollment: special enrollment periods
You can enroll or change plans within 60 days of certain life events: losing other coverage, moving, getting married, having or adopting a child, or a change in household income that changes your eligibility. Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids enrollment is open all year. A licensed agent can tell you whether an event qualifies.
Medicare (65 and over, or on Medicare)
| Period | Dates | What you can do |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Enrollment Period | October 15 – December 7, 2026 | Join, switch or drop a Medicare Advantage or Part D plan for 2027 |
| Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment | January 1 – March 31, 2027 | If you are in a Medicare Advantage plan, switch once to another or go back to Original Medicare |
| Initial Enrollment Period | 7 months around your 65th birthday | Sign up for Parts A and B |
| General Enrollment Period | January 1 – March 31 each year | Sign up for Part B if you missed your initial period |
Medicare questions go to Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE. Our Medicare page is education only; we do not take Medicare requests at this time.
Dates come from CMS and Georgia Access as of the date above. Always confirm on GeorgiaAccess.gov or Medicare.gov before relying on them.