Yes. The death of a spouse is considered a qualifying life event under both employer group plans and ACA Marketplace rules, which opens a Special Enrollment Period for you to enroll in new coverage outside of the normal annual enrollment window.
Does losing a spouse count as a qualifying life event for health insurance?
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