When Is ACA Open Enrollment in Boise and What Do I Need to Sign Up?
Chris Antrim, CLTC - Boise Health & Life Agency • October 19, 2025
Open Enrollment 2025 Dates for Boise Residents
Every year, Idaho runs its own health insurance exchange — Your Health Idaho — instead of Healthcare.gov.
For 2025 coverage:
- Open Enrollment starts: October 15, 2024
- Ends: December 15, 2024
Plans begin January 1, 2025.
If you miss this window, you can’t enroll again until next year unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP).
Who Needs to Enroll
- Individuals and families without job-based coverage.
- Self-employed residents.
- Those losing Medicaid or employer coverage.
- Early retirees not yet on Medicare.
Even if you had ACA coverage last year, you should still review and renew — plan prices, networks, and subsidies change every year.
What You Need to Sign Up
Before you apply, gather:
- Names, birthdates, Social Security numbers for all household members.
- Estimated 2025 household income (for subsidy calculation).
- Employer information if anyone has job-based offers.
- Immigration documents if applicable.
- List of doctors and prescriptions (so we check network + formulary).
We’ll use that info to:
- Verify your St. Luke’s / St. Alphonsus providers.
- Compare Impact Health Sharing if you’re unsubsidized.
- Check if your pharmacy and medications are covered affordably.
How to Enroll or Renew
You can:
- Call/text 425-761-0555 — we’ll handle the entire Your Health Idaho process for free.
- Apply online at YourHealthIdaho.org (we’re a certified agent).
- Schedule a quick in-person review in Boise or via Zoom.
We’ll compare the top carriers in Boise — Blue Cross of Idaho, SelectHealth, Moda, and St. Alphonsus Health Plan — and show which covers your doctors and prescriptions best.
Key Deadlines
| Task | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Opens | Oct 15 | New & renewing clients |
| Last day to enroll | Dec 15 | Coverage starts Jan 1 |
| Premium payments due | January 1 | Must pay to activate |
| Special Enrollment Periods | Year-round | Only with qualifying events |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Waiting until the last day — site traffic can cause delays.
- Forgetting to upload income verification — delays subsidies.
- Assuming last year’s plan renewed automatically — networks often change.
- Ignoring HSA eligibility or tax implications — we’ll check this for you.
Don’t miss the Boise ACA deadline. Text 425-761-0555 or visit ACA Enrollment Help Boise for a free comparison and step-by-step enrollment.
FAQs
- Can I enroll after Dec 15?
- Only with a qualifying event.
- What’s the penalty if I don’t have coverage?
- Idaho doesn’t have a penalty, but you’ll face full medical bills.
- Do I have to verify income?
- Yes — it determines your tax credits.
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