If you haven’t been able to get your hands on health insurance coverage in 2021, never fear. Due to the COVID-19 chaos, the enrollment deadline for marketplace health coverage has been pushed to August 15.
There are two ways you can enroll for 2021:
1. With a Special Enrollment Period
If you’ve undergone certain life changes or events (like losing health coverage, getting married, moving, starting a family), you could qualify for a special enrollment period to sign up for a Marketplace plan, ANY TIME.
2. Through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
You can apply for free or low-cost coverage through Medicaid and CHIP any time, all year. If you qualify, you can enroll immediately.
Before you sign up, make sure you’ve checked out and compared 2021 health insurance plans and prices.
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