Open Enrollment

HAAM Membership Overview

HAAM membership runs on a calendar year from January to December, but you can join or renew at any time. Your membership benefits will begin as soon as your membership is active.

There is no cost to join or renew. Members must renew their membership each year to have continued access to HAAM benefits.

Interested in joining HAAM? Or renewing your membership after a lapse? See our Join HAAM page for eligibility information and to request an application. Still have questions? Contact HAAM at 512-541-4226, option 2 or email support@myhaam.org. 


Preparing for Your Insurance Enrollment Appointment

Have this information ready:

  • A household income estimate for the next year, which includes both your and your spouse’s income (if applicable). Be prepared to provide proof if necessary. See: Simple Truths About Marketplace Insurance English | Spanish

  • Your healthcare.gov login name and password, if you have an account. Test your login before your appointment and refer to this document if you have trouble logging into your account.

  • If you have an offer of coverage from your employer or your spouse’s employer, a completed Employer Coverage Tool.

  • The names of your healthcare providers and any medications you take regularly (including dosages).

  • Immigration status documents (if applicable).

  • Completed tax returns for the last 2 years if you had a Marketplace plan for any time during those years and received Premium Tax Credits to help pay for it.

    • You are required to file a federal tax return that “reconciles” the Advanced Premium Tax Credits you received before you can enroll in a new Marketplace health insurance plan during Open Enrollment. Find more information here: Filing a Tax Return with Marketplace Insurance English | Spanish


What to Expect During Open Enrollment

  1. Receive an email link to your application and Annual Health Survey in early October.

  2. Complete your application. You must complete the application in full in order to continue the renewal process.

    • Need to enroll in health insurance for the next year? Schedule a joint virtual enrollment appointment with our partners Foundation Communities and HAAM between November 1 and December 15.

    • Don’t need to enroll in health insurance? You’re all set. HAAM will confirm your eligibility and activate your membership renewal.

  3. Complete your virtual enrollment appointment (if needed).

    • Enroll in a Marketplace health insurance plan with Foundation Communities.

    • Enroll in HAAM’s Premium Assistance Program (if eligible and funds are available)

    • Learn about HAAM member benefits.


What is HAAM Open Enrollment?

Open Enrollment is the annual renewal period for HAAM membership. Open Enrollment takes place each year from November 1 - December 15. Regardless of when you join HAAM during the year, all HAAM members are asked to renew their membership during Open Enrollment.

During Open Enrollment, you will:

  • Complete the HAAM application, affirming eligibility for membership

  • Enroll in health insurance coverage through the Marketplace (healthcare.gov), if needed, and

  • Enroll in HAAM’s Premium Assistance Program, if you enroll in an eligible Marketplace health insurance plan and funds remain; or

  • Renew your enrollment in the Musician Primary Care Program, if eligible and funds remain

Missed Open Enrollment?

Although HAAM encourages members to renew membership during Open Enrollment, you can renew at any time after Open Enrollment ends. Funding for certain member benefits, such as Premium Assistance, may no longer be available if you renew outside of Open Enrollment. 

Questions?

Contact HAAM at 512-541-4226, option 2 or email support@myhaam.org.

Important Tax Info

If you had a Marketplace (Healthcare.gov) insurance plan in 2024, you will need to file your 2024 taxes and must include a Form 8962 to reconcile the tax credits you received in 2024 – check out our guide (English | Spanish) for more information.

Our partners at Foundation Communities’ Prosper Tax Help program are available to help you prepare and file your taxes - for FREE! Visit ProsperTaxHelp.org to schedule an in-person appointment at one of their 6 locations. Check out their flyer for more information.