I have COBRA coverage. Can I change to a new plan?

April 12, 2017

If you’re already enrolled in COBRA, you may have options in the Marketplace.

**Can you change from COBRA to a Marketplace plan?**
	If your COBRA is running out	If you’re ending COBRA early	If your COBRA costs change because your former employer stops contributing and you must pay full cost
During Open Enrollment	Yes, you can change	Yes, you can change.	Yes, you can change.
Outside Open Enrollment	Yes, you can change — you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.	No, you can’t change until the next Open Enrollment Period, your COBRA runs out, or you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period another way.	Yes, you can change — you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.

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