Turning 26
Aging Off a Parent’s Health Plan
Turning 26 can mean losing eligibility under a parent’s health plan. The exact end date can depend on the coverage, so the first step is confirming when your current coverage actually ends.
Read the guideLeaving a Job
COBRA, Marketplace, and Other Coverage Paths
Leaving a job can create a fast coverage decision. COBRA may let you continue the employer plan for a period of time, while loss of qualifying job-based coverage may also open a Marketplace Special Enrollment Period.
Read the guideRetiring Before 65
Health Coverage Before Medicare Eligibility
Retiring before Medicare eligibility can create a gap between employer coverage and age 65. If retirement causes you to lose qualifying job-based coverage, Marketplace coverage may be one path to review.
Read the guideLosing Medicaid or CHIP
What to Review When Medicaid or CHIP Coverage Ends
Losing Medicaid or CHIP can create a Marketplace Special Enrollment Period. The important first step is keeping the notice that shows when coverage ends and acting within the applicable enrollment window.
Read the guideNot sure whether your life event creates an enrollment window?
The Special Enrollment Period Check gives an educational result and points you to the official Marketplace for final eligibility.
Check a Life Event