Special Enrollment

Following the loss of a job, there is a special enrollment period, typically lasting 60 days, allowing the individual to enroll in a healthcare plan through the marketplace. This enrollment coverage lasts 18 months. However, if another life-qualifying event occurs, coverage is expanded for another 18 months. This is different from the open enrollment period, because the special enrollment period for each individual can happen during any time of the year based on the qualified life event that triggers the special enrollment period.

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Previously, and Related Topics:

• What is COBRA?

• Cal-COBRA

• Providing Information of Eligibility

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