Individuals and families can purchase health plans under the Affordable Care Act beginning November 15, 2014 for coverage beginning January 1, 2015. The open enrollment period ends Feb. 15, 2015.

The Washington Healthplanfinder offers a customer-friendly, online marketplace where individuals and families can find, compare, and enroll in a health plan that fits their needs and budget.

Washington Healthplanfinder provides:

• Side-by-side comparisons of brand new health plans;
• Financial help to pay for copays and monthly premiums; and
• Expert customer support online, by phone or in-person through a local organization or insurance broker.

Bilingual in person assistance will be available at International Community Health Services’ (ICHS) four locations when open enrollment starts on November 15. Washington Healthplanfinder offers a Navigator search tool to find in person assistance based on your language needs.

Additional resources:

• White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
• Multilingual fact sheets about the Healthplanfinder
• Immigrant Fact Sheet
• Citizenship and Immigration Eligibility Chart