📌 You May Qualify for Health Insurance Right Now — Even If It’s Not Open Enrollment

May 21

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Most people think they can only sign up for health insurance during Open Enrollment. But here’s the good news: if you’ve recently experienced a life change, you may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) — and that means you can get covered right now.

🔍 What Is a Special Enrollment Period?

A Special Enrollment Period is a 60-day window that opens after specific qualifying life events. During this time, you can shop for health insurance through the Marketplace or other approved carriers — and possibly find a low-cost or $0/month plan that meets your needs.

✅ Qualifying Life Events

You may be eligible for a Special Enrollment Period if you’ve had any of the following:

🏡 You moved to a new ZIP code or state
💼 You lost job-based insurance or Medicaid
💍 You got married or divorced
👶 You had a baby or adopted a child
🇺🇸 You became a U.S. citizen or gained legal immigration status
🎓 You turned 26 and are no longer on a parent’s plan

If any of these happened within the last 60 days, now’s your chance to explore your options.

💡 Why It Matters for Ages 18–50

If you’re between 18 and 50, it’s easy to assume you’re stuck without coverage until the next enrollment window. But Special Enrollment Periods were designed with life transitions in mind.

With the latest healthcare subsidies, you could qualify for:

✅ $0 premiums on select plans
✅ Lower deductibles and out-of-pocket costs
✅ Coverage for mental health, prescriptions, vision, and more

It’s peace of mind — at a price you can afford.

⏳ Act Fast — Time Is Limited

Most Special Enrollment Periods only last 60 days from the date of your life event. If you miss that window, you may need to wait until the next Open Enrollment period in November.

💬 Need Help? Sentium Health Has You Covered

At Sentium Health, we make the process simple. We’ll walk you through your eligibility, match you with the best plans, and help you enroll quickly — all at no cost to you.