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    Loss of Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare

    You may qualify for a special enrollment period (SEP) if you lose Medical Assistance (MA) or MinnesotaCare coverage. For example, you could lose MA or MinnesotaCare coverage if your income goes up and you no longer meet the income limits.

    If you request that your MA or MinnesotaCare coverage ends (voluntarily), you will not qualify for a special enrollment period to sign up for a qualified health plan.

    Key Dates

    • SEP begins: 60 days before the last day you or your dependent is covered by MA or MinnesotaCare.
    • SEP ends: Four months after your last day of MA or MinnesotaCare coverage, on the last day of the month.
    • When you can enroll: You can enroll any time during your SEP. To avoid a gap in your health care coverage, apply for this SEP during the 60 days before your last day of MA or Minnesota Care coverage.
    If your last day of MA or MinnesotaCare is: Your special enrollment period ends on:
    January 31 May 31
    February 28 or 29 June 30
    March 31 July 31
    April 30 August 31
    May 31 September 30
    June 30 October 31
    July 31 November 30
    August 31 December 31
    September 30 January 31
    October 31 February 28 or 29
    November 30 March 31
    December 31 April 30
    • When your coverage starts: The first day of the month following the date you select your plan, but not on or before the last day of MA or MinnesotaCare coverage.

    Verification Documents

    Be prepared to send a copy of your eligibility notice with the Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare coverage end date.

    Apply for this SEP

    Follow these steps to apply for this SEP.

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