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It may even be withdrawn.  \nWhat is a Special Enrollment Period?  \nA Special Enrollment Period (SEP) is a time during which an eligible person may enroll in a Qualified Health Plan or change from one plan to another because of a qualifying event such as:  \n• Involuntary loss of Minimum Essential Coverage (for reasons beyond your control)  \n• Marriage  \n• Birth, placement for adoption, placement in foster care or gaining a court-ordered dependent  \n• Non-calendar year expiration of coverage (coverage ends on a date other than December 31)  \n• Reaching highest age for dependent coverage  \n• Access to new individual plans due to permanent move or change in service area  \n• Other events as decided by the Health Insurance Marketplace  \nNote: If you have already enrolled in coverage using your current qualifying event and you want to make a plan change, you will need to wait for the next Open Enrollment period or until you experience a new qualifying event.  \nWhat is not considered a qualifying event?  \nThe following are not qualifying events:  \n• Loss of short-term or temporary coverage or travel insurance  \n• Voluntarily opting out of affordable employer-provided coverage  \n• Voluntarily canceling coverage before the policy renewal or end date  \n• Loss of state or federal benefits or assistance due to failure to provide necessary documents or verification  \n• Loss of coverage due to failure to pay full premium  \n• Ending participation in a medical cost-sharing group  \n• Gaining voluntary guardianship of a dependent (not authorized by a court)  \nWhat is required to apply for coverage during a Special Enrollment Period?  \nA person applying for coverage as the result of a qualifying event must provide valid supporting documents showing that a qualifying event occurred within 60 calendar days of the date the application was received which:  \n• Caused the individual to lose Minimum Essential Coverage (such as aging off a policy or loss of employment), or  \n• Gain access to new coverage options (such as adding a dependent or moving to a new service area)  \nBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, a Division of Health Care Service Corporation,  \na Mutual Legal Reserve Company, an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association  \n731446.0120  \nHow do I know if the documents I have to support my qualifying event are valid?  \nDocuments to support the qualifying event must include the reason for loss of coverage or the reason for gaining access to new coverage options and the last day of coverage or first day of access to new coverage options. Documents to prove Minimum Essential Coverage must include the last day of coverage or current paid to date of the policy. Additionally, to be considered valid, supporting documents must:  \n• Be from a legitimate source such as an insurer, employer, policy administrator or government agency. Some examples of valid documents are: 1. On letterhead or stationery, 2. Signed by an officer of a company or agency, 3. Printouts from an official website, or 4. From an official company/agency email account.  \n• Be dated within 90 calendar days of the qualifying event date provided on the application.  \nHow can I avoid delays in processing my application?  \nTo avoid delays in processing your application, please:  \n• Include the E-Application number (found on your cover letter, if applicable) and primary applicant’s full name onevery document  \n• Include all pages of the original document  \n• Do not send pictures or screenshots of documents (documents that are not clear or readable will be rejected)  \n• Ensure that documents provided show loss of Minimum Essential Coverage including the names of all individuals covered under your previous policy (do not send insurance ID cards as proof of Minimum Essential Coverage)","cbCaifmb5SuKODR1","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifmb5SuKODR1","pdf",108984,6,"English","# Special Enrollment Period: Valid Documents Chart\n## What is a Special Enrollment Period?\n## What is not considered a qualifying event?\n## What is required to apply for coverage during a Special Enrollment Period?\n## How do I know if the documents are valid?\n## How can I avoid delays in processing my application?\n## Examples of documents by qualifying event","[{\"question\":\"What qualifies a person to enroll or change plans during a Special Enrollment Period?\",\"answer\":\"A qualifying event must occur, such as involuntary loss of Minimum Essential Coverage, marriage, birth/adoption/foster care, loss of coverage ending on a non-calendar date, reaching the highest dependent age, or moving to access new plans.\"},{\"question\":\"What events are not considered qualifying events for Special Enrollment Period eligibility?\",\"answer\":\"Examples of non-qualifying events include losing short-term or travel insurance, voluntarily opting out of employer coverage, voluntarily canceling coverage before renewal, losing assistance due to failure to provide documents, nonpayment of premium, ending participation in a cost-sharing group, or gaining voluntary guardianship without a court order.\"},{\"question\":\"What documents are required to apply during a Special Enrollment Period, and when must they be submitted?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must provide valid supporting documents showing the qualifying event occurred within 60 calendar days of the application receipt date. 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