DC Health Link, the District’s online health insurance marketplace is open for pre-enrollment window shopping. District residents can get a sneak preview of 2021 health plans on DCHealthLink.com ahead of the November 1 start of Open Enrollment. Residents can take advantage of the opportunity to shop early for 2021 health insurance plans, compare features and find a plan that best fits their needs and budget. Window shopping is easy, and residents can choose their 2021 health plan in just minutes using the DC Health Link Plan Match tool. For 2021, 15 of the 25 health plans from CareFirst and Kaiser Permanente will have lower premiums than in 2020. In addition, standard plans from each insurance carrier allow policy holders to pay no deductibles before accessing many in-network medical services, including generic prescription drugs, primary care visits, specialist visits, urgent care visits, and outpatient behavioral health and substance abuse services. Early shopping continues through October 31. Open Enrollment begins November 1.