01/11/2022
Have you been wondering when you can enroll in health insurance through Covered California? What the difference is between the open enrollment period and special enrollment period with Covered California? Understanding all the different health care enrollment times can be confusing, but we are here to help!
Open Enrollment
The open enrollment period takes place each year in the fall and winter and it’s when anyone can enroll in health coverage and members can renew and make changes to their current coverage.
Special Enrollment
Special enrollment happens all year long and it’s for Californians who experience certain qualifying life events, like getting married, having a baby, or losing other health coverage. In general, you have 60 days from the qualifying life event to enroll. Watch this video to learn more about special enrollment