According to the Affordable Care Act, March 31 is the deadline for uninsured individuals to sign up through the Health Insurance Marketplace or a private provider.

Those who don't have coverage will be charged a fee when they file their federal tax returns.

To be eligible for the HIM, individuals must live in areas within the U.S. that offer HIM services, be a U.S. citizen or be lawfully present in the U.S. and not currently be incarcerated.

For more information about local organizations that can help with navigation and enrollment, visit https://localhelp.healthcare.gov/ or call 1-800-318-2596.