Still need health coverage? You’ve got options

Published on May 30, 2014

Even though open enrollment is over, you may still have options to get health coverage this year.

Just answer a few questions to find out if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period, Medicaid, or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Special Enrollment Periods

If you experience a qualifying life event, you’ll still be able to sign up for private insurance in the Marketplace.

Here are a few examples of qualifying life events:

No longer being covered by your parents’ plan
Getting married or divorced
Having a baby or adopting a child
Moving to a new area
Losing your other health insurance including student health plans

See if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.

Medicaid or CHIP coverage

You can apply for Medicaid or CHIP any time - enrollment is open all year round. If you qualify, you (or a family member) can enroll immediately.

Children and teens up to 19 can qualify for free or low-cost coverage – and parents may be eligible too. In many states, more adults than ever are eligible for Medicaid, so you can try again if you were denied Medicaid coverage in the past.

See if you qualify for Medicaid or CHIP coverage.