Change Your Benefits
There are 4 basic types of qualifying life events that would require a change in your healthcare plan
Changes in Household
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​Getting married or divorced
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Having a baby or adopting a child
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Death in the family
Loss of Health Coverage
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Losing existing health coverage, including job-based, individual, and student plans
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Losing eligibility for Medicare, Medicaid, or CHIP
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Turning 26 and losing coverage through a parent’s plan
Changes in Residence
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​Moving to a different ZIP code or county
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Student moving to/from the place they attend school
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Seasonal worker moving to/from the place they both live + work
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Moving to/from a shelter or other transitional housing
Other Qualifying Events
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Changes in your income that affect the coverage you qualify for
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Gaining membership in a federally recognized tribe or status as an Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) Corporation shareholder
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Becoming a U.S. citizen
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Leaving incarceration (jail or prison)
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AmeriCorps members starting or ending their service
Example- Adding a baby to your insurance coverage