On October 1, millions of uninsured Americans will start applying for coverage in the Health Insurance Marketplace and will be on their way to living happier, healthier lives. You could be one of them.

Take your first step to getting quality, affordable health insurance and improving your life and the lives of your family—create your Marketplace account today! If you’ve already created your account, answer a few quick questions to see if you qualify for lower costs on coverage.

Find out how health care is changing—in 214 words. And tell us why you’re looking forward to getting covered in 2014.

Open enrollment begins on October 1, 2013. Coverage starts as soon as January 1, 2014.

Questions? Call 1-800-318-2596, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. TTY users should call 1-855-889-4325.