If you sign-up during open enrollment and your first premium payment has been received, your coverage will begin January 1. If you enroll during a special enrollment period, your coverage start date is based on when you choose a plan. However, you cannot use your coverage until you make your first premium payment and your eligibility is confirmed.
Key dates:
Special enrollment due to coverage loss:
Already lost coverage: Choose a plan within 60 days after coverage has ended. Submit documents within 30 days of choosing a plan. Coverage will begin the first day of the month after you choose your plan, if the premium is paid.
Will lose coverage in the future: Choose a plan 60 days before coverage will end. Submit documents within 30 days of choosing a plan. Coverage will begin the first day of the month after your coverage ends and you choose a plan, if your premium is paid.
Special enrollment due to move: Choose a plan within 60 days of moving. Submit documents within 30 days of choosing a plan. Coverage will begin the first day of the next month if the plan is chosen between the 1st and 15th and the premium is paid. Coverage will begin the first day of the second month if the plan is chosen between the 16th and the last day of the month and the premium is paid.
Special enrollment due to gaining a dependent: Choose a plan within 60 days after the event. Submit documents within 30 days of choosing a plan. Coverage will go back to the date of adoption, foster care placement or date the court order took effect if the premium is paid.
Special enrollment due to marriage: Choose a plan within 60 days after marriage. Submit documents within 30 days of choosing a plan. Coverage will begin the first day of the month after you choose a plan, if the premium is paid.