Medicaid/CHIP: 4 Ways to Stay Covered
- Losing Medicaid or CHIP coverage can be unsettling, but several health insurance options are available to ensure you remain insured.
- To avoid a gap in coverage, you can apply for a Marketplace plan up to 60 days before your Medicaid or CHIP coverage ends.
- Explore the Health Insurance Marketplace to compare plans and find the best fit for your health needs and budget.
Losing Medicaid or CHIP coverage doesn’t have to mean losing access to healthcare. Stay insured by understanding yoru options. Apply for a Marketplace plan up to 60 days before your current coverage ends. Take advantage of the special enrollment period, available untill Nov. 30, 2024, after losing coverage.You then have 60 days to formally enroll after applying.News Directory 3 provides clear guidance, helping you navigate this transition seamlessly. Explore the Health Insurance Marketplace now: compare plans and find affordable health coverage. Discover what’s next for your health plan.
Health Insurance Options after Losing Medicaid or CHIP Coverage
Updated May 30, 2024
Losing Medicaid or CHIP coverage can be unsettling, but several health insurance options are available to ensure you remain insured. you can explore plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace to find suitable affordable health coverage.
To avoid a gap in coverage, you can apply for a Marketplace plan up to 60 days before your Medicaid or CHIP coverage ends. Additionally, a special enrollment period is in effect from March 31, 2023, through Nov. 30, 2024, allowing you to apply for a Marketplace plan any time after your coverage ends. After submitting your application, you have 60 days to choose a plan. Coverage typically begins the month following enrollment.
What’s next
Explore the Health Insurance Marketplace to compare plans and find the best fit for your health needs and budget. Don’t delay—act promptly to secure continuous health coverage.