An array of medical masks on a bed at St. Joseph Hospital, March 10, 2020. Friday is the final day to sign up for 2021 individual health coverage through the state's insurance exchange. The deadline is for Coloradans who need individual health insurance, meaning they don't get it through their employer or a government program, like Medicare. Missing the deadline means those who need coverage will have to wait until next year unless they experience certain life events, like marriage, birth of a child, divorce or loss of other health insurance. “I’m thankful that so many people have found coverage through our Marketplace as the pandemic continues to devastate the health and wellbeing of our communities,” CEO Kevin Patterson said in a press release. “We’re here to help Coloradans secure financial help and choose a plan that gives them the care and peace of mind they deserve for this year.”