10 things to know about open enrollment for 2027 Sydney Frazer for Intuit TurboTax Oct 26, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 Updated 6 hrs ago 0 A medical-themed flat lay featuring a stethoscope, a red alarm clock, a syringe, and wooden blocks saying 'Open Enrollment Ahead'. arunkumar.amal // Shutterstock Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Sydney Frazer for Intuit TurboTax kAm%9:D 8F:56 :D 7@C 2?J@?6 H9@ 5@6D?’E 92G6 2446DD E@ 277@C523=6 962=E9 4@G6C286 E9C@F89 2? 6>A=@J6C] $@[ :7 J@F’C6 2 `_hh H@C<6C W:?4=F5:?8 D6=7\6>A=@J65 @C 2 8:8 H@C<6CX @C :7 J@F’C6 36EH66? ;@3D[ E9:D 8F:56 7C@> k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^EFC3@E2I]:?EF:E]4@>^Qmx?EF:E %FC3@%2Ik^2m :D 7@C J@F] k^Amk9bm`] (92E :D ~A6? t?C@==>6?Enk^9bm kAm%96 ~A6? t?C@==>6?E !6C:@5[ >@C6 4@>>@?=J <?@H? 2D ~t![ :D E96 @?6 E:>6 @7 J62C E92E J@F 42? 3FJ @C 492?86 J@FC 962=E9 :?DFC2?46 F?=6DD J@F 6IA6C:6?46 2 k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^3=@8]DEC:56962=E9]4@>^A@DE^BF2=:7J:?8\6G6?EDQmBF2=:7J:?8 =:76 6G6?Ek^2m]k^Am People are also reading… Human trafficking hallmarks linked to Roanoke County's illicit massage parlors Virginia Tech fans unhappy with long lines to enter Lane Stadium Lake couple to renovate brewery into a Nashville-themed destination In need of a forever home: Britney Spears and Toebias Franklin County supervisors gather input on data centers from experts 3 takeaways from Virginia Tech football's win over Georgia Tech 82-year-old man charged in Rocky Mount homicide Trump approval falls to record low of 31% as midterms near, poll finds Virginia Tech football takes recent lessons into Clemson Franklin County pushes for 1% sales tax Blue Ridge Folklife Festival returns this Saturday In need of a forever home: Wesley and Frankie Roanoke Valley residents join statewide 'March for a Moratorium' rally against data centers Criticism grows over Ramaswamy attack ad featuring Amy Acton's mother College football's hottest coaching seats after Week 6 see Shane Beamer cool k9bma] (9@ 5@6D ~A6? t?C@==>6?E @? >2C<6EA=246D 2AA=J E@nk^9bmkAm~t! @? 7656C2= @C DE2E6\CF? >2C<6EA=246D 2C6 >2:?=J 7@C A6@A=6 H9@ 2C6?’E 4@G6C65 3J |65:42:5[ |65:42C6[ @C 2 A2C6?E’D 962=E9 A=2?] *@F 42? 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