On this page you'll learn more about the 2021 Special Enrollment Period (SEP).
President Biden has issued an Executive Order to re-open the Marketplace exchange due to the COVID-19 pandemic, giving Americans who still need health coverage the opportunity to enroll or change plans if they are already enrolled.
Under the Executive Order, the enrollment period will begin on February 15, 2021 and run until August 15, 2021.
During the Feb. 15 – August 15 SEP, eligible consumers will not need a qualifying life event to submit a new application or update an existing application on HealthCare.gov.
Yes.
For consumers who take advantage of this SEP, coverage will be effective beginning the first of the month after plan selection.
No. Any eligible consumer will be able to submit a new application or update an existing application. Documentation to validate a qualifying life event will not be required for this SEP.