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When will my coverage start?

When you sign up for coverage during a special enrollment period, the date your coverage starts will be different depending on:

  • What your qualifying event is
  • The date we get your requested documents (application, Account Change Form, or subsidy eligibility form)
  • Where you live

For Maryland - Loss of minimum essential health coverage

If we receive your requested documents: Your coverage will start:
On or before last date of coverage First day of the month following the last date of coverage
Anytime following the last date of coverage First day of the month after receipt of requested documents
  • Check with Maryland Health Connection for alternate effective date options

Need Help? Simply call: 1-800-475-6621 (TTY 711)