Losing Employer Health Insurance, Where Do I Apply?
What do I do to apply for Obamacare? I know its past the the original signup date but I need to know the steps to enroll. I could be losing my Health care within the next 30 days from my employer.
Answer
When you lose employer health coverage it triggers a special enrollment period in the Health Insurance Marketplace, this is true even outside of open enrollment.
You can apply up to 30 days before you lose coverage to make sure to avoid a gap in coverage (although there can still be a short gap due to start and end dates). You can also enroll up to 30 days after you lose coverage. This can be a smart alternative to COBRA.