insurance, health-plans, special-enrollment
This is information for those who might be looking for health insurance coverage outside of Open Enrollment. Enrolling in a plan outside of Open Enrollment is available for people who have experienced a recent change in life known as a Qualifying Life Event (QLE).
To enroll in coverage after your QLE is triggered, there are some things to keep in mind.
Please Remember:
- You application must be submitted within 60 days after your QLE is triggered.
- In some instances, to avoid a gap in coverage you may submit a completed application up to 60 days ahead of your QLE.
- Copies of your supporting documentation are required to be provided before your application can be approved for coverage. Please send copies to info@hippsllc.com.
- We will contact you if further information is required.
- Your initial premium payment is required once your application is approved.
Qualifying Life Events and Required Documentation
|
Qualifying Life Event |
Required Documentation |
| COVID Special Enrollment | No proof required |
| Involuntary loss of coverage | Proof of prior coverage including the date of the loss of coverage and the reason for the loss of coverage |
| Loss of Medicaid or CHP+ coverage | Letter from Medicaid verifying loss of coverage and coverage dates |
| Loss of coverage due to change in dependent status such as divorce or legal separation, death, or turning 26 | Divorce decree or legal seperation
Death certificate or obituary Proof of age and evidence of loss of creditable coverage |
| Gaining or becoming a dependent through birth, adoption, placement for adoption, or placement in foster care | Birth certificate, adoption documents, or foster care documents |
| Marriage or civil union | Marriage license or common law documentation |
| Return from military duty | Change in military status and effective date of change |
| Relocation to your state from a foreign country or United States territory | Utility statement, rental/purchase agreement, or another credible source listing the new address |
| Relocation to a new county within your state | Proof of prior coverage in the last 60 days and utility statement, rental/purchase agreement, or another credible source listing new address |
| Court order for coverage | Court documents stating same |
| Other (not listed above) | Documents providing verification of QLE |
Payment and required documentation are required for your coverage to take effect.
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