This was measured using debt held by the public.. However, this number excludes state and local debt. According to the OECD, general government gross debt (federal, state, and local) in the United States in the third quarter of 2012 was $16.3 trillion, 108% of GDP.
The Obamacare open enrollment period for 2017 plans is scheduled to begin on November 1, 2016 and is scheduled to end on January 31, 2017. During open enrollment you cannot be turned down for major medical coverage for not having certain qualifying life events.
The 2017 Open enrollment period to enroll in Obamacare for the Healthcare gov marketplace begins November 1, 2016 and ends January 31, 2017. If you have not enrolled in coverage by these dates, you cannot buy Healthcare Marketplace coverage for 2017 until the next Open Enrollment period for coverage in 2018. You can get healthcare insurance thru the Healthcare Marketplace ONLY during open enrollment 2017.