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Yes, you are eligible to be covered on your parent’s plan up to age 26 regardless of where you live. However, your parent’s health plan probably has a network of participating providers and it may be difficult for you to find in-network care when you are living in another state. If you find that your parent’s plan doesn’t cover health providers in the state where you live, you can also explore the option of signing up for coverage on your own. Moving will qualify you for a special enrollment opportunity to enroll in other coverage. You might not be able to sign up for new coverage until after you have moved, depending on where you’ll live. HealthCare.gov will allow you to sign up in advance for the “permanent move” special enrollment period, but state Marketplaces are not required to do this. Check your state Marketplace website for more information about the permanent move special enrollment period, qualified health plan options, and your eligibility for premium tax credits.