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How long do I have to add my newborn to my health insurance?
Short answer
Often 30 days from the birth for job-based plans, sometimes longer, and 60 days for Marketplace plans. Check your plan’s rules.
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Official sources
- HealthCare.gov: having a babyhealthcare.gov
- InsureKidsNow.gov: Medicaid and CHIPinsurekidsnow.gov
- U.S. Department of Labor: life changes and health plansdol.gov