 [ Symptoms ] my retired husband gets his medical through va  i am a 60 year old homemaker with private health insurance and have been notified that the premium is rising more than 30 for the next year and then the policy will no longer exist am i eligible to get a new policy now through the marketplace [ Disease ] yes you can shop for insurance on your state is marketplace if you buy a policy on the marketplace now the coverage will take effect jan 1 2014 depending on your income you may be eligible for a subsidy to help pay your premiums