Health coverage for young adults

Published on May 18, 2023

4 health insurance options for young adults

• Your college or university. If you're in school, you may be able to enroll in a student health plan.
• A parent’s plan. If you’re under 26, you may be able to enroll in or stay covered through a parent’s health insurance plan.
• The Marketplace. If you have certain life changes, like a move, or if your income is within a certain range, you may qualify for a
  Special Enrollment Period

  A time outside the yearly Open Enrollment Period when you can sign up for health insurance. You qualify for a Special Enrollment Period if you’ve had certain life events, including losing health coverage, moving, getting married, having a baby, or adopting a child, or if your household income is below a certain amount.

  to enroll in a Marketplace health plan for the rest of 2023. Get a quick overview of the Health Insurance Marketplace^®.
• Medicaid. If you’re just starting out, you may qualify for free or low-cost coverage through Medicaid and if you’re eligible, you can enroll immediately.