TOPEKA – Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced on Thursday that the 2024 rates for individual and small group health insurance plans have been finalized and are published on the federal HealthCare.gov website. Kansans shopping for health insurance coverage through the Exchange can preview the rates at ratereview.healthcare.gov. 

Open enrollment officially begins Nov. 1.

“Kansans who get their health insurance through the Exchange should use this preview period to plan ahead before open enrollment begins,” Schmidt said. “Rates and plans change yearly so it does not hurt to see what is available to make sure you are getting the best plan for you.”

Depending on the county they reside in, Kansans will have the option of plans provided by eight different insurance carriers. The open enrollment period for Kansans will be from Nov. 1 until Jan. 15. Kansans who would like to start their health insurance coverage effective Jan. 1 must enroll by December 15. 

Health insurance purchased on the Marketplace between Dec. 16 and Jan. 15 will not begin coverage until Feb. 1. 

For additional information on shopping for health insurance, visit the Kansas Insurance Department’s website atinsurance.kansas.gov/health-life.