Qualifying events allow you to enroll in or change health plans
Certain life changes may qualify you for a Special Enrollment Period, where you can apply for marketplace health coverage or change your current marketplace coverage. These life changes are known as qualifying events, and they can happen at any time outside of the annual open enrollment period (usually November-January).
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Am I eligible for a Special Enrollment Period?
Our local representatives can help you understand your options. Call 1-833-993-0181 (TTY Relay: Dial 711), 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can also fill out our contact form to have us call you.
Examples of qualifying life events include:
No longer qualifying for Apple Health (Medicaid), and needing coverage. |
Having a baby, adopting a child, or adding an adult child as a dependent |
Losing other health insurance coverage (like insurance through a job) |
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Moving to Washington State, or to a new county within the state |
Early retirement |
Marriage, divorce, or separation |
Once you’ve had a qualifying event, your Special Enrollment Period lasts for 60 days after that event. For instance: If you get married on May 1, you have until June 29 to enroll in a Washington Health Benefit Exchange (WAHBE) plan.
See the WAHBE website for more information on Special Enrollment Periods and qualifying events.
Choose CHPW Individual & Family as your health plan:
The Special Enrollment Period created by a qualifying event is usually 60 days before or 60 days after the event. See the WAHBE website for more information on Special Enrollment Periods and qualifying events.
