When is open enrollment in Maryland for 2027?
In Maryland, you sign up for 2027 coverage at Maryland Health Connection, the state’s own Marketplace, not HealthCare.gov.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2026 | 2027 open enrollment starts |
| Dec. 31, 2026 | Last day to pick a plan that starts Jan. 1, 2027 |
| Jan. 15, 2027 | Open enrollment ends |
Plans picked from Jan. 1 to 15 start Feb. 1, 2027. Coverage Decider checked these dates against Maryland Health Connection and CMS on Oct. 15, 2026. 2027 open enrollment dates lists every state’s deadlines.
Who qualifies for Medicaid in Maryland?
Maryland expanded Medicaid. Adults 19 to 64 qualify with income up to 138% of the federal poverty level: $22,025 a year for one person or $45,540 for a family of four, using the 2026 guidelines.
| Group | Income limit, share of the poverty line (KFF, January 2026) |
|---|---|
| Adults 19 to 64 | 138% |
| Children, through Medicaid or CHIP | 322% |
| Pregnancy | 264% |
- After a birth: Maryland’s Medicaid covers 12 months of postpartum care.
- Every state’s limits: Medicaid income limits by state.
- In dollars for your household size: the 2027 federal poverty level chart.
Does Maryland have Medicaid work requirements in 2027?
Yes. Starting Jan. 1, 2027, adults 19 to 64 covered through Maryland’s Medicaid expansion must show 80 hours a month of work, school, job training or volunteering, or show they’re exempt, under the 2025 federal budget law (P.L. 119-21).
Medicaid work requirements in 2027 covers who’s exempt and how reporting works.
Does Maryland help pay for coverage beyond the federal tax credit?
Yes. Maryland Premium Assistance adds state help for incomes up to 400% of the poverty line on bronze, silver and gold plans bought through Maryland Health Connection, and adults 18 to 37 get extra help. Maryland Health Connection says the program continues in 2027.
What will 2027 plans cost in Maryland?
Compare 2027 plans and prices for Maryland at Maryland Health Connection. Above 400% of the poverty line there’s no federal tax credit in 2027: the 2027 subsidy cliff shows where it ends for your household size.
Where can you get free help enrolling in Maryland?
Maryland Health Connection, like every ACA Marketplace, funds free Navigators who help Maryland residents apply. Find one through Maryland Health Connection.