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By Ryan Kennelly

September 15, 2016

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If I’m Enrolled in COBRA, am I Eligible to Purchase an Individual Plan?

September 15, 2016

  • COBRA

If you already have COBRA coverage

If you’re already enrolled in COBRA, you may have options in the Marketplace. This will depend on the time of year and if your COBRA is running out.

Can you change from COBRA to a Marketplace plan?

If your COBRA is running outIf you’re ending COBRA early
During Open EnrollmentYes, 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.

If the chart says you can change from COBRA coverage to a Marketplace plan:

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