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What if I miss open enrollment?
Short answer
You usually must wait until next year unless you have a qualifying life event, like losing coverage, moving, marriage or a new baby. Medicaid and CHIP accept applications anytime.
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Official sources
- HealthCare.gov: open enrollmenthealthcare.gov
- Medicare.gov: open enrollmentmedicare.gov
- SHIP: free Medicare counselingshiphelp.org