I’m not sure how long ago my Medicaid ended. Is there a deadline for applying for Marketplace coverage?

Yes, the special enrollment period due to loss of Medicaid or CHIP is 90 days in most states, which means consumers will have up to 90 days after loss of Medicaid or CHIP to enroll in Marketplace coverage. If you do not apply for Marketplace coverage within this timeframe, you may have to wait until the next Open Enrollment Period to enroll in Marketplace coverage.

States that run their own Marketplaces can choose to extend the special enrollment period following the loss of Medicaid coverage beyond 90 days. Check with your state Marketplace for more information. If you are unsure if you reside in a state-based Marketplace, or in a state where the Marketplace is offered on the federal platform (also known as a HealthCare.gov state or a state-based Marketplace-federal platform), click here for more information. You can also contact your state Marketplace or a Navigator or assister for more information.