Important: Most Special Enrollment Periods last only 60 days from your qualifying event. Don't wait to apply.
Qualifying Life Events
These major life changes may make you eligible for a Special Enrollment Period
Loss of Coverage
Lost job-based coverage, COBRA ended, or aged off a parent's plan
Job loss or reduction in hours
COBRA coverage ending
Turning 26 and aging off parent's plan
Enrollment window: 60 days from event
Moving
Relocated to a new area with different plan options
Moving to a new state
Moving to a new county
Moving from outside the US
Enrollment window: 60 days from event
Marriage or Divorce
Change in marital status affecting your coverage needs
Getting married
Getting divorced
Legal separation
Enrollment window: 60 days from event
Birth or Adoption
Adding a new member to your family
Birth of a child
Adoption
Placement for foster care
Enrollment window: 60 days from event
Additional Qualifying Events
There are many other life circumstances that may qualify you for special enrollment. If you're unsure whether your situation qualifies, we can help you find out.
- Loss of Medicaid or CHIP coverage
- Gaining citizenship or lawful presence
- Release from incarceration
- Becoming a member of a federally recognized tribe
- AmeriCorps member starting or ending service
- Domestic violence survivor