Qualifying life event (QLE) A change in your situation — like getting married, having a baby, or losing health coverage — that can make you eligible for a Special Enrollment Period, allowing you to enroll …

Special enrollment opportunities Outside Open Enrollment, you can enroll in or change a Marketplace plan if you have a life event that qualifies you for a Special Enrollment Period.

Learn about Special Enrollment Periods and about your Health Insurance Marketplace® enrollment options at Healthcare.gov.

When you apply for Marketplace coverage and qualify for a Special Enrollment Period due to a life event, you may be asked to send documents to confirm that you qualify.

You qualify for a Special Enrollment Period if you’ve had certain life events, including losing health coverage, moving, getting married, having a baby, or adopting a child.

When you apply, we'll ask about your life event to check if you qualify. Ready to apply? Apply now for coverage

If you missed Open Enrollment (November 1-January 15), you may still be able to get health coverage if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period or apply for coverage through Medicaid

Use this form if you got a letter from the Marketplace asking for documents to confirm a life event, but you don’t have any of the documents we asked for. Visit HealthCare.gov/verify …

If you’re enrolled in a Silver health plan and lose your extra savings, you’ll qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. If you want to change plans, you can enroll in a Bronze, Silver, or Gold plan that …

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