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What does Special Enrollment Period mean?
A limited enrollment window that can follow a qualifying life event.
Illustration — not a plan price
A loss of qualifying coverage may open a window before and after the coverage ends; use the official eligibility result for exact dates.
The actual plan document controls. Verify its definitions, network, exclusions, dates, and amounts before relying on the illustration.
Definitions here are never for sale — no plan is recommended on a comprehension page.
Source: HealthCare.gov — Special Enrollment Period · Verified 2026-08-11 · Reviewed by the MedicalRecords.com editorial team · Last reviewed August 11, 2026