Special Enrollmenthttps://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/19/special-enrollmenten-USTelligent Community 12Special Enrollmenthttps://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/19/special-enrollmentMon, 20 May 2024 17:00:04 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:dd3f680a-de64-45c3-b2f6-78be862b7fc7BCBSTX Connect Teamhttps://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/19/special-enrollment#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Ask BCBSTX by BCBSTX Connect Team on 5/20/2024 5:00:04 PM<br /> <p>If you missed open enrollment, you may be able to enroll during the <a title="special enrollment period" href="https://www.bcbstx.com/shop-plans/individual-and-family/special-enrollment">special enrollment period</a>. &nbsp;To be eligible, you must have had a qualifying &quot;<a title="life event" href="/getting-health-insurance/b/weblog/posts/can-you-get-health-insurance-now">life event</a>&quot; within the past 60 days.</p> <p>Examples of some qualifying events are:</p> <ul> <li><a title="Turning 26" href="/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/22/26-years-of-age">Turning 26</a></li> <li><a title="Loss of a job" href="/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/21/job-loss">Loss of a job</a></li> <li><a title="Loss of Medicaid Coverage" href="/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/23/loss-of-medicaid-coverage">Loss of Medicaid Coverage</a></li> <li><a title="New Baby or Adopting a Child" href="/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-child">New Baby or Adopting a Child</a></li> </ul> <p>Need more information? Read more on these topics:</p> <ul> <li><a title="Special Enrollment" href="/tags/Special+Enrollment">Special Enrollment</a></li> <li><a title="Buy Health Insurance" href="/tags/buy+health+insurance">Buy Health Insurance</a></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:right;"><span style="font-size:75%;"><em>Originally published 8/26/2014; Revised 2018, 2021, 2024</em></span></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Special Enrollment, Buy Health Insurance</div> Special Enrollmenthttps://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/19/special-enrollment/revision/12Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:51:39 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:dd3f680a-de64-45c3-b2f6-78be862b7fc7Bridgetthttps://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/19/special-enrollment#commentsRevision 12 posted to Ask BCBSTX by Bridgett on 10/13/2023 5:51:39 PM<br /> <p>If you missed open enrollment, you may be able to enroll during the special enrollment period. &nbsp;To be eligible, you must have had a qualifying &quot;<a title="life event" href="/getting-health-insurance/b/weblog/posts/can-you-get-health-insurance-now">life event</a>&quot; within the past 60 days.</p> <p>Examples of some qualifying events are:</p> <ul> <li><a title="Turning 26" href="/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/22/26-years-of-age">Turning 26</a></li> <li><a title="Loss of a job" href="/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/21/job-loss">Loss of a job</a></li> <li><a title="Loss of Medicaid Coverage" href="/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/23/loss-of-medicaid-coverage">Loss of Medicaid Coverage</a></li> <li><a title="New Baby or Adopting a Child" href="/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-child">New Baby or Adopting a Child</a></li> </ul><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Special Enrollment, Buy Health Insurance</div> Special Enrollmenthttps://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/19/special-enrollment/revision/11Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:46:00 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:dd3f680a-de64-45c3-b2f6-78be862b7fc7BCBSTX Connect Teamhttps://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/19/special-enrollment#commentsRevision 11 posted to Ask BCBSTX by BCBSTX Connect Team on 2/18/2021 12:46:00 AM<br /> <p>If you missed open enrollment, you may be able to enroll during the special enrollment period. &nbsp;To be eligible, you must have had a qualifying &quot;<a title="life event" href="/getting-health-insurance/b/weblog/posts/can-you-get-health-insurance-now">life event</a>&quot; within the past 60 days.</p> <p>Examples of some qualifying events are:</p> <ul> <li><a title="Turning 26" href="/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/22/26-years-of-age">Turning 26</a></li> <li><a title="Loss of a job" href="/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/21/job-loss">Loss of a job</a></li> <li><a title="Loss of Medicaid Coverage" href="/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/23/loss-of-medicaid-coverage">Loss of Medicaid Coverage</a></li> <li><a title="New Baby or Adopting a Child" href="/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-child">New Baby or Adopting a Child</a></li> </ul> <p><span>A&nbsp;<strong>new Special Enrollment Period is taking place from February 15,&nbsp;2021&nbsp;to May 15,&nbsp;2021</strong>.&nbsp;During this time, you can apply for a&nbsp;<a title="2021 BCBSTX Individual health plan" href="https://www.bcbstx.com/retail/get-your-2021-health-care-plan">2021 BCBSTX Individual health plan</a>&nbsp;for yourself or your family without a qualifying event.&nbsp;</span></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Special Enrollment, Buy Health Insurance</div> Special Enrollmenthttps://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/19/special-enrollment/revision/10Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:42:02 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:dd3f680a-de64-45c3-b2f6-78be862b7fc7BCBSTX Connect Teamhttps://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/19/special-enrollment#commentsRevision 10 posted to Ask BCBSTX by BCBSTX Connect Team on 2/18/2021 12:42:02 AM<br /> <p>If you missed open enrollment, you may be able to enroll during the special enrollment period. &nbsp;To be eligible, you must have had a qualifying &quot;<a title="life event" href="/getting-health-insurance/b/weblog/posts/can-you-get-health-insurance-now">life event</a>&quot; within the past 60 days.</p> <p>Examples of qualifying events are:</p> <ul> <li><a title="Turning 26" href="/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/22/26-years-of-age">Turning 26</a></li> <li><a title="Loss of a job" href="/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/21/job-loss">Loss of a job</a></li> <li><a title="Loss of Medicaid Coverage" href="/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/23/loss-of-medicaid-coverage">Loss of Medicaid Coverage</a></li> <li><a title="New Baby or Adopting a Child" href="/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/20/new-baby-or-adopting-a-child">New Baby or Adopting a Child</a></li> </ul> <p><span>A&nbsp;<strong>new Special Enrollment Period is taking place from February 15,&nbsp;2021&nbsp;to May 15,&nbsp;2021</strong>.&nbsp;During this time, you can apply for a&nbsp;<a title="2021 BCBSTX Individual health plan" href="https://www.bcbstx.com/retail/get-your-2021-health-care-plan">2021 BCBSTX Individual health plan</a>&nbsp;for yourself or your family without a qualifying event.&nbsp;</span></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Special Enrollment, Buy Health Insurance</div> Special Enrollmenthttps://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/19/special-enrollment/revision/9Wed, 12 Sep 2018 17:14:22 GMT6e104328-2028-43b6-bb31-8401437dc51f:dd3f680a-de64-45c3-b2f6-78be862b7fc7BCBSTX Connect Teamhttps://connect.bcbstx.com/ask-bcbstx/w/frequently-asked-questions/19/special-enrollment#commentsRevision 9 posted to Ask BCBSTX by BCBSTX Connect Team on 9/12/2018 5:14:22 PM<br /> <p>If you missed open enrollment, you may be able to enroll during the <a title="special enrollment period" href="/getting-health-insurance/b/weblog/archive/2014/08/25/can-you-get-health-insurance-now">special enrollment period</a>. &nbsp;To be eligible, you must have had a qualifying &quot;life event&quot; within the past 60 days. &nbsp;Select a topic to learn more.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: Special Enrollment, Buy Health Insurance</div>