A change in your life that can make you eligible for a
special enrollment period
special enrollment period
A time outside of the open enrollment period when you may sign up for health coverage. In the marketplace, you qualify for a special enrollment period of 60 days following qualifying life events. Job-based plans must provide a special enrollment period of 30 days.
to enroll in health coverage. Moving to a new state or changes in job-based coverage, income, or family size (marriage, divorce, new baby) are examples of qualifying life events. If you experience a qualifying life event
special enrollment period
special enrollment period
A time outside of the open enrollment period when you may sign up for health coverage. In the marketplace, you qualify for a special enrollment period of 60 days following qualifying life events. Job-based plans must provide a special enrollment period of 30 days.
, you must apply for new insurance within 60 days of the qualifying event. When applying for a new plan, you must show proof of the qualifying event, such as proof of residency, evidence of prior health insurance and proof of loss of minimum essential coverage, and marriage, birth or adoption certificates.