Common Qualifying Events
- Losing employer-sponsored health coverage
- Getting married or divorced
- Having a baby or adopting a child
- Permanently moving to a new ZIP code or state
- Losing Medicaid or CHIP eligibility
- A change in income that affects subsidy eligibility
How Much Time You Have
Most qualifying events open a 60-day window from the date of the event to enroll in or change Marketplace coverage.
Key Takeaways
- Qualifying life events open a Special Enrollment Period outside annual Open Enrollment.
- You typically have 60 days from the event to act.
- Documentation of the event may be required to verify eligibility.
Qualifying events and documentation requirements are set by federal and state rules and may change.
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