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Can I get health insurance after losing my job-based coverage?

Practical guidance, useful next steps and official sources for New Jersey residents.

NJBallot Resident Resources

Losing job-based health coverage can qualify you for a Special Enrollment Period through GetCoveredNJ. The official site says qualifying residents usually have up to 60 days after the event to enroll or change plans. Report the actual coverage loss and follow the deadline shown for your application. Other life events can also qualify. NJ FamilyCare remains available year round for eligible residents, so check both coverage routes through the state's official enrollment information.

What to do next

Review GetCoveredNJ's qualifying-event guidance and begin the application promptly.

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