(1) The enrollment period is shorter.
(2) Subsidies are still available.
(3) There is still a fine for not having insurance.
(4) Some people could have limited options.
(5) There is help for people looking to enroll.


Open enrollment for ObamaCare begins on Wednesday, opening a new chapter in what has been a tumultuous year for the health-care law.

The frenzy over health care this year has stoked public confusion about ObamaCare, with some people erroneously stating in polls that the law has been repealed or that they no longer have to pay a fine for not having insurance.

Here are five things to know about the new sign-up period, which will be the first one managed by the Trump administration.

Click to continue reading. By Jessie Hellmann – Nov 1, 2017.