Health Insurance as K-1 before marriage

[Jonathan and Tina 4]

Ok, so the deadline for 2016 health insurance on the marketplace is Tuesday, and I would obviously do well to get some. The problem is, it seems that there is a period of time between arriving and getting married/applying for AOS where you are not required to have insurance, nor can you apply for it if you wish it. However, we're not getting until New Year's Eve, so unless there's some trick to it that I'm missing we're going to miss the sign-up date.

Anybody care to sling an idea at me?

[Boiler 46,354]

Yep

Qualifying event.

And Tuesday?

[Jonathan and Tina 4]

Yep

Qualifying event.

And Tuesday?

Sorry, I'm not sure what you mean. Tuesday is the 15th which is the last day you can sign up on, isn't it?

[Boiler 46,354]

Important dates for 2016 enrollment

November 1, 2015: Open Enrollment started — first day you can enroll in a 2016 insurance plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Coverage can start as soon as January 1, 2016.
December 15, 2015: Last day to enroll in or change plans for new coverage to start January 1, 2016
January 1, 2016: 2016 coverage starts for those who enroll or change plans by December 15.
January 15, 2016: Last day to enroll in or change plans for new coverage to start February 1, 2016
January 31, 2016: 2016 Open Enrollment ends. Enrollments or changes between January 16 and January 31 take effect March 1, 2016.

Qualifying Life Event
A change in your life that can make you eligible for a Special Enrollment Period to enroll in health coverage. Examples of qualifying life events are moving to a new state, certain changes in your income, and changes in your family size (for example, if you marry, divorce, or have a baby) and gaining membership in a federally recognized tribe or status as an Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) Corporation shareholder.

[SM & EF 41]

Double check the open enrollment deadline. I think it might actually stretch into Jan 2016.

In addition, getting married is one of several qualifying events that opens a special enrollment window for you no matter the time of year.

Good luck!

Or just read the post above mine

[Jonathan and Tina 4]

Double check the open enrollment deadline. I think it might actually stretch into Jan 2016.

In addition, getting married is one of several qualifying events that opens a special enrollment window for you no matter the time of year.

Good luck!

Or just read the post above mine

Thank you both. That's quite a relief.