Serving Illinois

Health Insurance in Illinois

Compare your Illinois coverage options with a licensed advisor. Individual, family, self-employed, and small business plans, marketplace subsidies, and enrollment help, explained in plain language.

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How It Works Here

How Health Insurance Works in Illinois

Illinois residents have several coverage paths, from marketplace plans and subsidies to private options and employer coverage. Whether you are self-employed, raising a family, or running a small business, clear guidance on how coverage works in Illinois is the first step toward a plan that fits.

Illinois Marketplace

Starting with plan year 2026, Illinois runs its own state-based marketplace, Get Covered Illinois, replacing HealthCare.gov for state residents. Individual and family plans are compared and enrolled through the new state platform or directly with private carriers.

Subsidies & Tax Credits

Illinois has expanded Medicaid, so more lower-income residents may qualify for Medicaid coverage. If your income is above that threshold, income-based marketplace subsidies (premium tax credits) can lower your monthly cost.

Open Enrollment

Open enrollment for Illinois plans generally runs November 1 through January 15. Qualifying life events, like losing coverage, marriage, or a new baby, open a special 60-day window any time of year.

Licensed Guidance

Jordon Murphy Health is a licensed advisory firm serving Illinois residents. We help you compare options, understand costs, and enroll with confidence, at no cost to you.

What Changed

Illinois's Marketplace Timeline: HealthCare.gov to Get Covered Illinois

Illinois is one of a handful of states that recently left the federal marketplace to run its own. Here's the timeline if you're re-enrolling for the first time on the new platform.

Plan Years Through 2025

Illinois residents shopped and enrolled through the federal HealthCare.gov marketplace, same as most other states.

Approval & Buildout

Illinois received federal approval to operate its own state-based marketplace, Get Covered Illinois, ahead of the 2026 plan year.

Plan Year 2026 Onward

Illinois residents now shop and enroll through Get Covered Illinois directly. HealthCare.gov accounts do not automatically carry over.

What To Check First

If you enrolled through HealthCare.gov in a prior year, confirm your account and plan details on Get Covered Illinois before assuming your coverage renewed automatically.

Who We Help in Illinois

Coverage Guidance for Every Illinois Situation

We serve Illinois residents across Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, Springfield, and Rockford and statewide.

Common Questions

Illinois Health Insurance FAQ

Did Illinois really change its health insurance marketplace?

Yes. Starting with plan year 2026, Illinois transitioned off the federal HealthCare.gov onto its own state-based marketplace, Get Covered Illinois, operated through the Illinois Department of Insurance. Existing HealthCare.gov accounts do not automatically transfer, so returning shoppers should expect a new enrollment platform.

Where do I buy individual health insurance in Illinois now?

Individual and family plans are compared and enrolled through Get Covered Illinois, the state's own marketplace platform, or directly with private carriers. We help you compare both paths and choose the one that fits your doctors, prescriptions, and budget.

Can I get a subsidy on Illinois health insurance?

Many residents qualify for income-based premium tax credits that lower monthly costs. Illinois has expanded Medicaid, so more lower-income residents may qualify for Medicaid coverage. If your income is above that threshold, income-based marketplace subsidies (premium tax credits) can lower your monthly cost. We check whether you qualify and help you set an accurate income estimate.

When is open enrollment in Illinois?

Open enrollment for Illinois plans generally runs November 1 through January 15. Qualifying life events, like losing coverage, marriage, or a new baby, open a special 60-day window any time of year.

Do you help self-employed people and small businesses in Illinois?

Yes. We work with Illinois individuals, families, self-employed professionals, and small business owners across Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, Springfield, and Rockford and statewide, matching each situation to the right coverage.

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