Lose Medicaid or CHIP? Stay covered 4 ways

Published on May 30, 2024

You have health insurance options if you lose Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage.

4 ways to stay covered

• You can apply and enroll in a Marketplace plan as early as 60 days before your Medicaid or CHIP coverage ends to avoid a gap in coverage.
• From March 31, 2023 – November 30, 2024, you can apply for a Marketplace plan any time after your Medicaid or CHIP coverage ends. You have 60 days after submitting your application to enroll in a plan. Your coverage starts the month after you complete your enrollment.