October 27, 2025
ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment is about to begin on November 1, and the partisan budget bill signed into law on July 4 of this year did not extend the enhanced premium tax credits that helped make Marketplace plans more affordable for millions of Americans. In fact, the partisan decision to not extend the enhanced premium tax credits will make it harder for Americans to afford their monthly health insurance premiums. Meanwhile, health insurance prices are expected to go up by an average of 30%.
These are indeed tough times. These are mean policy decisions that will only inflict pain on everyday Americans.
Collectively, we must do the best we can to meet the moment, and provide valuable information, and do everything we can to help people be able to maintain their health insurance coverage.
Please see below for more information:
ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment Community Meeting:
As we do every year, CCHCC will be holding a Community Meeting for ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment, where community members can come and learn about the Marketplace and what options are available.
Please note that even though the partisan budget bill signed into law on July 4 did not extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Subsidies – that’s the financial assistance to make health insurance premiums more affordable based on your income – the regular Premium Tax Subsidies are still available, and folks might be able to find coverage that works for them.
We encourage community members to attend this meeting if they are eligible for Marketplace coverage!
WHAT: Marketplace Open Enrollment Community Meeting
WHEN: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Champaign Public Library; 200 W. Green St., Champaign
AMENITIES: Free parking; accessible; and refreshments.
This meeting will be open to anyone who is seeking health insurance through the Marketplace or Medicaid. The State of Illinois will be operating its own Marketplace starting this fall, called Get Covered Illinois, rather than continuing the partnership with the federal government for use of their Marketplace. We will explain the Open Enrollment process, options for financial assistance, and the difference between Marketplace and Medicaid plans.
Please note that Marketplace Open Enrollment takes place from November 1, 2025 through January 15, 2026. Individuals experiencing major life changes, like a marriage or divorce, change in employment, birth of a child, etc. might qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) and can enroll in a Marketplace plan outside of the Open Enrollment period. Medicaid enrollment is available year-round.
How you can help during these difficult times:
You can help by sharing this information with your various networks. Please help spread the word about the upcoming ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment Meeting.
You can also help by supporting CCHCC financially if you are able to do so. We are on the front lines of helping our community members.
Let’s all hang in there, and do whatever we can to weather this storm and help others to do the same.
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Thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
Claudia Lennhoff
Executive Director
Champaign County Health Care Consumers