5 things to know about applying with a Special Enrollment Period

Revealed on August 3, 2017

For most individuals, the deadline to enroll in a 2017 medical insurance plan has handed. However you should still have the ability to enroll in well being protection for the remainder of 2017 if you happen to qualify for a 

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5 issues to learn about making use of with a Particular Enrollment Interval

1. It’s possible you’ll be eligible to use with a Particular Enrollment Interval if you happen to expertise sure life occasions, like shifting, shedding different well being protection, or having a child. See the full list of life events here.
2. You often have as much as 60 days following the occasion to enroll in a plan. If you happen to miss that window, you need to wait till the subsequent Open Enrollment Interval, which begins on November 1, 2017, to use for 2018 protection.
3. You’ll be able to shortly see if you happen to could qualify. Begin by answering a few fast questions.
4. Relying in your life occasion, you could be required to supply paperwork that show your eligibility to enroll. You will need to ship them earlier than you can begin utilizing your protection. Get extra info on confirming your Special Enrollment Period eligibility.
5. You’ll be able to enroll in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) any time of 12 months, whether or not you qualify for a Particular Enrollment Interval or not.

Be taught extra about getting coverage outside Open Enrollment.