Published on January 3, 2019
For most individuals, the deadline to enroll in 2019 medical insurance has handed. But there are two methods you should still be capable to get 2019 protection:
Through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- and present free or low-cost well being protection to tens of millions of Americans, together with some low-income folks, households and kids, pregnant ladies, the aged, and other people with disabilities.
- If eligible, your protection can begin instantly, any time of yr. Medicaid and CHIP don’t have Open Enrollment Periods.
- Learn extra about Medicaid and CHIP, together with tips on how to apply.
Through a Special Enrollment Period
- Outside Open Enrollment, it’s possible you’ll qualify for a if in case you have sure life occasions, like dropping well being protection, shifting, getting married, having a child, or adopting a toddler.
- If you qualify, you normally have as much as 60 days following the occasion to enroll in or change a plan.
- Not certain your life occasion makes you eligible? Just reply a number of quick questions to search out out.