your best bet is to call the 800 number of the exchange to discuss your case with a customer service representative. make sure you have your reference # handy. once you're signed up you should receive notice from your insurance company. you'll pay your premium directly to the health plan and your first payment after the first of the year (2014).
as of nov. 20 i submitted a health insurance application for my husband and myself through maryland health connection. however i am not sure what to do from there. i have a reference # after applying. is someone now supposed to contact me as to where and when to send the first premium payment?