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Special Enrollment Period: Changes in Residence

A move can change your health insurance options — sometimes dramatically. If you’ve recently relocated, you may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP), giving you 60 days to enroll in a new plan or change your existing coverage.

Work with a local advisor, they can help you determine if you qualify and guide you through the entire process so you don’t miss your chance to get coverage.

What Counts as a Qualifying Move?

You may qualify for a SEP if you’ve experienced one of these changes in residence:

  • Moving to a New ZIP Code or County

    • -Includes moving within Utah or from another state

    • -Your new area may have different plans or prices

  • Moving to the U.S. from Another Country

    • -Or moving from a U.S. territory

  • Students

    • -Moving to or from the place you attend school

  • Seasonal Workers

    • -Moving to or from the place you both live and work

  • Moving to or from a Shelter or Transitional Housing

Important Rules

  • In most cases, you must have had qualifying health coverage for at least one day during the 60 days before your move

    • -Exceptions: moving from a foreign country, leaving incarceration, or other specific situations

  • Moves for medical treatment or vacation generally don’t qualify

When Can You Enroll?

Your 60-day enrollment period begins the day you move.

  1. -If you apply before your move date, your new coverage can start as soon as the first day of the month after your move.

  2. -If you apply after moving, coverage will begin the first day of the month after you enroll.

Documents You May Need

The Marketplace may require proof of:

  1. -Your new address (e.g., utility bill, lease agreement, driver’s license)

  2. -The date you moved

  3. -Prior health coverage (if required)

Have More Questions?

A local healthcare agent can help you:

  1. -No-cost enrollment help from licensed Utah agents

  2. -Clear guidance on SEP rules and deadlines

  3. -Personalized plan recommendations based on your new household situation

  4. -Step-by-step support to make sure your coverage starts on time

Book an appointment today and get the coverage you need without the confusion