Special Enrollment Periods

Learn about your health insurance options.

Health Insurance Options:

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Also known as State of Wisconsin Medicaid

HealthCare.gov

Also known as The Federal Health Insurance Marketplace

  • Financial help is based on income.

  • Go to HealthCare.gov or call (800) 318-2596.

  • Enrollment is November 1 - January 15 or after Special Life Events.

BadgerCare Plus

Did you miss the HealthCare.gov deadline?

Sign up or change plans within 60 days of these Special Life Events:

  • Loss of insurance - Lost health coverage from a job, COBRA, BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, student health plan, or lost parent’s insurance.

  • Changes in income or household size - Major changes in income, birth, adoption, marriage, divorce, or death.

  • Moving - Moved to a new county.

  • Immigration - Got citizenship or lawful presence in the U.S.

  • Release from incarceration or jail

Other reasons you can sign up during the year:

  • Tribal members & families - Can sign up or change plans at any time of the year.

  • Mistake on application - A professional made a mistake on your application.

  • Hardship - Medical emergency, financial hardship, or victim of domestic abuse.

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