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In most cases, you can only sign up for a health insurance plan during the open enrollment period from Nov. 1 through Jan. 16. Sign up by December 15 for coverage starting on January 1. Any other time, you can sign up if you have a change that qualifies you for a new plan during a special enrollment period. During this time, you can apply for a BCBSTX Individual health plan for yourself or your family.
Outside open enrollment, you can’t sign up unless you have a “life event.” If you change jobs, get married or have a baby, you can get health insurance during a special enrollment period. Act quickly, though. You only have 60 days after your life event to enroll. During this time, you can apply for a BCBSTX Individual health plan for yourself or your family.
When you’re ready to enroll, you’ll have three options:
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Original publish date: December 10, 2014; Revised 2019 - 2023
I never received my card and when I called somone told me I would receive it in 7-10 business days
Hi Kenta, We can check on this for you if you'd like to send us a private message. ~ KW