With Open Enrollment deadline looming, NH Navigator program is offering health insurance assistance

CONCORD — With Open Enrollment ending Jan. 15, NH Navigator, an initiative of the Foundation for Healthy Communities, continues to offer free health insurance navigation services to New Hampshire residents who need to apply for and enroll in health insurance through the Federal Marketplace, Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). NH Navigator is funded by a grant from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assist consumers with enrollment services.

Navigators offer free assistance to people exploring health coverage options through healthcare.gov, from reviewing available plans to assisting with eligibility and enrollment forms, and post-enrollment services such as using their coverage to get care. Navigators can also assist people in helping enroll in or renew Medicaid and CHIP coverage.

When contacting NH Navigator, consumers should be prepared with their estimated income for 2026, their preferred provider networks, and any specific health needs they anticipate in 2026, such as medications or planned procedures. Navigators can help consumers identify the plan that best aligns with their health needs and the price point that best fits their budget.

“Quality health insurance is vital for the health and well-being of people throughout New Hampshire. The Federal Marketplace has many options for consumers and premium tax credits that make plans more affordable for most people. I would strongly encourage consumers who have questions about acquiring health insurance to call 877-211-NAVI or visit newhampshirenavigator.com,” said Mariana Poore, coordinator of Health Insurance Navigation.

Quality health insurance is vital to ensure people get the care they need, as well as be protected from unaffordable health care costs without coverage. To request a virtual or telephonic appointment for assistance in identifying the right insurance option, consumers can call 877-211-NAVI or visit newhampshirenavigator.com.

This project is supported by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of a financial assistance award totaling $115,000 with 100% funded by CMS and HHS.