Find your qualifying event

You can qualify to enroll in a Blue Shield of California health plan during a Special Enrollment period if you recently experienced specific life events (typically within the last 60 days). Check out the most common qualifying events below.

 

Questions? Call us at (855) 656-0466 today!

Common qualifying life events

Loss of coverage
  • Loss of employer-sponsored health coverage
  • COBRA coverage ended
  • Loss of Medi-Cal or Medicaid
Change in residence
  • Moved to California
  • Moved within California and have access to new plans
Family and age changes
  • Turning 26 years old and no longer eligible as a dependent on your parent’s health plan
  • Getting married
  • Separation or divorce
  • Birth of a new child or recent adoption
  • Death of the person through whom you receive health coverage as a dependent
Other events
  • End of military service


View the full list of qualifying events and eleigibility requirements

Is your qualifying life event listed above? 

 

Yes, my life event is listed. 

Now that you have determined you are eligible to apply for coverage, let’s see if you also qualify for government financial assistance to lower your monthly plan premiums.

See if you qualify

 

No, my life event is not listed.

One of our licensed agents can help you determine if you are eligible for coverage. Call us at (855) 656-0466 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday

Page last updated: 2/01/2026