Life change? You may be eligible for health coverage for the rest of 2020

Published on September 3, 2020

If you recently lost health coverage, got married, had a baby, or experienced another , you may qualify for a to enroll in or change Marketplace coverage for the rest of 2020.

Image: 4 types of life events for Special Enrollment Period eligibility

What counts as a life event?

There are 4 basic types of qualifying life events:

Loss of health coverage, like losing your job-based or student health plan
Changes in household, like getting married or divorced, having a baby, or adopting a child
Changes in residence, like moving to a different ZIP code or state
Other changes that impact your income or status, like gaining membership in a federally recognized tribe

How to apply with a Special Enrollment Period

Not sure you qualify? Answer a few questions to see if you can still enroll in or change a plan for 2020.
If you’re eligible, start an application for the first time or log into an existing account to get started.

Learn more about applying for Marketplace coverage through a Special Enrollment Period.