Health Insurance by Life Event
What is the best health insurance for people having a baby?
Having a baby is a qualifying life event that triggers a special enrollment period. You can add the baby to your existing plan within 30-60 days of birth. ACA plans must cover maternity and newborn care as essential health benefits.
Key Points
- Having a baby: qualifying life event — special enrollment period
- Add baby to existing plan within 30-60 days of birth
- ACA plans must cover maternity and newborn care
- Pediatric care: covered as essential health benefit
- An independent agent can help you find the best health insurance for having a baby