Primary-source directory

Official health coverage sources

Go to the responsible program, Marketplace, plan document, or agency before making an eligibility, enrollment, coverage, or tax decision.

Updated August 11, 2026Educational, not a quotePrimary-source links included

Use this directory to verify the program or decision at its responsible source. An external link opens a separate site with its own policies. Check the domain before entering personal information.

Federal and program sources

Core verification links

HealthCare.gov

Federal Marketplace information, plan browsing, eligibility application, and comparison guidance. Open.

CMS

Marketplace oversight, state exchange lists, quality initiatives, and public data. Open.

Medicaid.gov

Federal Medicaid and CHIP information and state contacts. Open.

Medicare.gov

Medicare eligibility, enrollment, coverage, Plan Compare, and publications. Open.

IRS

Premium tax credit, HSA, and health-related federal tax guidance. Open.

Department of Labor

Job-based plan rights, COBRA, claims, and employee-benefit guidance. Open.

State Marketplace sources

Find the 2026 enrollment route

CMS identifies 27 FFM states, 3 SBM-FP states, and 21 SBM states for plan year 2026.