Turning 26? Your Parent's Plan Ends Soon
Under the ACA, you can stay on a parent's health plan until age 26—but coverage ends on your birthday or at the end of that month. A Special Enrollment Period lets you get your own plan without waiting for Open Enrollment.
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- Coverage ends on your 26th birthday (or end of birth month)
- First time buying your own health insurance
Get Your Own Health Coverage
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How to enroll after a life event
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Tell Us What Happened
Select your qualifying life event—job loss, divorce, new baby, or aging off a parent's plan—and answer a few quick questions.
Confirm Your Eligibility
Our AI checks your Special Enrollment Period eligibility and flags coverage options available to you right now.
Enroll with a Licensed Advisor
A licensed advisor walks you through your best plan options and helps you enroll before your window closes. Free, no obligation.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about enrolling after a life event.