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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 Washington - Loss of minimum essential health coverage

If you lost coverage through your employer that was not provided by Kaiser Permanente, coverage begins based on when we receive your application. (See chart below).

If you lost coverage through your employer that was provided by Kaiser Permanente, you have 2 options for continuing your coverage with us.

  • Coverage that begins automatically the day after your employer coverage ends.
  • Coverage that begins based on when we receive your application.
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

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