Iowans are reminded that the open enrollment deadline for the Affordable Care Act is quickly approaching.

Those who need to enroll, re-enroll, or switch health insurance plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace can do so until Tuesday, December 15th. In most cases, those who miss the open enrollment period will not be able to get coverage again until 2022. Residents who need help enrolling or have questions about health insurance can contact Iowa Navigator, a free grant-funded program operated by First Choice Services and funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. You can call their helpline at 1-877-474-6284 (515-978-9570) to speak to a certified Health Insurance Navigator.