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Oregon’s annual open enrollment period for health coverage runs through Jan. 15, 2023.

Open enrollment is the only time when anyone who isn’t offered coverage from a job or a public program like the Oregon Health Plan or Medicare can enroll in coverage through the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace, often with financial help.

Things to know for this open enrollment:

-- Eligibility rules have changed this year, making health coverage more affordable for thousands of Oregonians. Previously, people offered health coverage through a spouse or parent’s employer could not access financial...