Covered California Open Enrollment Deadline

Covered california initially opened the health insurance exchange to any eligible uninsured individuals who needed coverage amid covid 19 from march 20 to june 30.

Covered california open enrollment deadline. Open enrollment for covered california begins on november 1 2020 and continues until january 31 2021. In 2018 anthem blue cross and healthnet are leaving some parts of the state. 31 even if you turn 26 mid year. The new deadline means that anyone who meets covered california s eligibility requirements which are similar to those in place during the regular open enrollment period can apply for coverage through july 31.

15 th of the month for coverage to start the 1 st of the following month. General application deadline to enroll. Covered california members will soon begin receiving renewal notices. Your special enrollment period starts 60 days before you lose coverage and ends 60 days after.

Texas district court s ruling on the constitutionality of the affordable care act has no impact on covered california s open enrollment period. Covered california members will soon begin receiving renewal notices. The new deadline means that anyone who meets covered california s eligibility requirements which are similar to those in place during the annual open enrollment period can apply for coverage through july 31. Within these two periods different requirements and deadlines may apply.

The only other way to buy an insurance plan outside of open enrollment is to qualify for special enrollment. If your parent has coverage through covered california you can stay in their plan until coverage ends on dec. Covered california is extending today s deadline to friday dec 21 for consumers who want health care coverage that starts on jan. 11 consumers can use the shop and compare tool to find out their plan options and monthly premium price for 2018 coverage.

Covered california is the state s health insurance marketplace where californians can find affordable high quality insurance from top insurance companies. What if i want to apply and it s not open enrollment. There are two distinct times of the year to enroll with the covered california application and make plan changes. If your parent has a job based plan you qualify for a special enrollment period to buy health insurance.

Open enrollment and special enrollment.