Having a baby? You can enroll in or change your health coverage
Published on June 7, 2018
If you or anyone in your household had a baby or adopted a child within the past 60 days, you may qualify for a . This means you may be able to enroll in or change Marketplace health insurance for the rest of 2018.
How to apply with a Special Enrollment Period
- If you’re new to HealthCare.gov, create an account to fill out an application for the first time.
- If you already have an account, log in to update your existing application with your household change.
- When you enroll in or change plans with a Special Enrollment Period, your new health coverage can start the day your baby is born — even if you enroll in the plan up to 60 days afterward.
More on Special Enrollment Periods
- Having a baby isn’t the only that qualifies you to enroll in or change plans outside Open Enrollment.
- See the full list of life changes that can qualify you for a Special Enrollment Period.
- You can also answer a few fast questions to find out if you can enroll in or change a plan.