Southern Oregon residents who buy their own health insurance can now enroll in coverage for 2027, following the opening of Oregon’s annual enrollment period Sunday, November 1. This year’s enrollment brings a new state application system, higher average premiums and changes to some insurance plans, making a review of coverage especially important before the new year.
Enrollment remains open through January 15, 2027. Under Oregon’s published schedule, residents who complete enrollment by December 31 can have coverage beginning January 1. Those who enroll between January 1 and January 15 will have coverage beginning February 1.
For residents of Jackson, Josephine, Douglas, Klamath, Lake and Curry counties, the enrollment period provides an opportunity to purchase individual or family insurance, replace an existing marketplace plan or review coverage scheduled for renewal. Available insurers, provider networks and prices depend on where an applicant lives…