Qualifying life events that open a window
A Special Enrollment Period lets you enroll in or change Marketplace coverage outside Open Enrollment after a qualifying life event. You usually have 60 days from the event to act.
Losing other coverage (a job change, aging off a parent’s plan, or losing Medicaid), moving to a new area, getting married or divorced, having or adopting a child, and changes in income or citizenship status can all trigger a Special Enrollment Period. You generally have 60 days from the event, and you’ll often need to show proof.
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Usually 60 days from the date of the event. Miss the window and you typically have to wait for the next Open Enrollment, so it’s best to act quickly — we can confirm your eligibility and handle it fast.