HealthCare.gov blog
Published onJuly 7, 2016
Have you recently lost other health coverage, moved to a new home in a new ZIP code or county, gotten married, or had a baby? When big changes happen in life, you may be able to enroll in Marketplace health insurance right away with a
.
Click the button below, and answer a few questions about your major life change to find out if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period:
IMPORTANT
When you apply, you must attest that the information you provide on the application is true, including the facts that qualify you for a Special Enrollment Period. You may be asked to
submit documents that prove your eligibility to enroll.
If you already think you qualify
Start an application for Marketplace health insurance by visiting the
screener landing page and selecting the third button.
Published onJune 30, 2016
If you recently retired and aren’t eligible for Medicare yet, you may be able to get health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace®.
Published onJune 23, 2016
If you recently had or adopted a baby, you may qualify for a
. This means you can apply and enroll in or change Marketplace health plans outside Open Enrollment.
Published onJune 9, 2016
Published onJune 3, 2016
If you or your family are moving (or have moved in the past 60 days), you may still be able to enroll in affordable family health insurance this year through a
.
Published onMay 26, 2016
Getting health insurance is an important first step to better health. Now that you’re covered, here are 3 ways to get the most out of your health plan:
Published onMay 19, 2016
Congrats, graduates! Whether you’re heading into the working world or planning your next move, you have options for affordable health insurance that works for your life and your budget.
Published onMay 12, 2016
Open Enrollment for a 2016 Marketplace health insurance plan is over. But if you qualify for
or the
, you can get health insurance any time of year, with coverage starting immediately.
Published onMay 5, 2016
It’s National Small Business Week. As we recognize and celebrate the contributions small businesses make — like job creation, innovation, and global competitiveness — it’s important to think about health care options.
Published onApril 28, 2016
Did you get a notice from the Marketplace asking you for documents to verify information on your health insurance application? If so, some of the information you provided on your application — like your yearly income estimate, immigration status, or citizenship — doesn’t match our records.