Nevada’s health insurance marketplace sees increase in new enrollees. Here’s how to sign up.

Approximately 17,815 individuals have shopped for and enrolled in plans this year through Nevada Health Link, the state-run health insurance marketplace established in 2011, and among them, 7,270 are new to the exchange.

More than 7,200 Nevada residents have signed up for healthcare coverage through the state’s public market option through the first month of this year’s open enrollment period — a 10% increase compared to last year, according to administrators. 

Approximately 17,815 individuals have shopped for and enrolled in plans this year through Nevada Health Link, the state-run health insurance marketplace established in 2011, and among them 7,270 are new to the exchange, the agency announced Tuesday. An additional 10,545 Nevadans have re-enrolled or updated their plans for 2025, bringing the number of total enrollees to the program to more than 95,000. 

With more than a month to go until the open enrollment period ends, Russell Cook, executive director of Nevada Health Link, said in a statement he hopes to see that number rise further. 

“We are seeing even more Nevadans making their health a priority by taking action to get enrolled in a health or dental plan,” Cook said. “We’re encouraged by the number of enrollees taking advantage of affordable comprehensive coverage … with our expanded network of licensed enrollment professionals and our continued focus on customer satisfaction, we’re making it easier than ever for individuals to navigate their health insurance options and secure the coverage that best fits their needs.” 

As a public marketplace, Nevada Health Link is the only one in the state to offer financial assistance through tax credits. To date, about 85% of enrollees receive subsidies that reduce their monthly premium, the agency said, and is ideal for those who either do not qualify for Medicare or Medicaid benefits, are independent contractors, or are otherwise seeking health coverage. 

Nevada Health Link also offers free enrollment assistance that can help prospective enrollees compare plans, identify savings, and select coverage options tailored to that individual’s medical and budgetary needs. Assistance is available in several languages both in-person and over the phone, according to the release. 

The open enrollment period ends Jan. 15, 2025, and Nevada residents seeking additional information are encouraged to visit NevadaHealthLink.com or call 1-800-547-2927. Representatives can be reached between Monday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and from 9-2 p.m. on Saturdays.

Those enrolled by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31 will have coverage beginning Jan. 1, while those who enroll after the new year will have coverage beginning Feb. 1, according to the release.