In most cases, you have 60 days from the date you lose your prior coverage to enroll in a new Marketplace plan or elect COBRA. This window is called a Special Enrollment Period. The 60 days generally starts when coverage actually ends, not necessarily on the date of death, so it’s important to confirm your exact coverage end date.
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