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It’s January 19, 2026, and if you haven’t secured your health insurance for the year yet, the clock isn’t just ticking—it’s practically screaming. While Open Enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace officially closed for most of the country on January 15, a few states (like California, New York, and New Jersey) have extended deadlines through
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