Health Insurance and Enrollment
Apply During Open Enrollment
Anyone can generally buy marketplace health insurance only during the annual Open Enrollment period.
- Open Enrollment starts November 1 and goes through January 15 each year.
Applying Outside of Open Enrollment
If you missed Open Enrollment (November 1–January 15), you may still be able to get health coverage if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period, due to a Life Event.
Qualifying Life Events include:
- Getting married or divorced.
- Having a child or adopting.
- Losing coverage because you turned 26, left your job, or your job benefits were reduced.
Read more about qualifying to enroll in health insurance outside of the Open Enrollment Period.
Medi-Cal
People who qualify for Medi-Cal can apply for health insurance at any time.
- To see if you qualify for Medi-Cal based on income, view this chart. Income numbers are based on your annual or yearly earnings.
Read more about qualifying for Medi-Cal.
Assistance with Enrollment
Make an appointment to speak with a Certified Enrollment Counselor at Student Health Services.
With this provider, you can:
- Discuss your insurance needs.
- Apply for Medi-Cal or private insurance coverage.
- Receive assistance if you’ve applied but have questions about coverage or when your coverage starts.
- Receive assistance in locating a local primary care provider and getting established as a regular member.
- Enroll in Cal-Fresh.