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A new Special Enrollment Period (SEP) will be available starting February 15 - May 15, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This means you can still apply for a 2021 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) Individual health plan for yourself and family during this time. You won’t need to provide proof of a qualifying life event if you buy a BCBSTX health plan during this SEP.
Here are some important things to know before buying your 2021 BCBSTX Individual health plan in this new SEP:
Note: If you already have a BCBSTX health plan and have a qualifying life event, such as birth of a child, you can still make changes to your current plan. You’ll need to apply and provide proof of the qualified life event’s date. A birth certificate is a good example. View a full list of required documents .
You can check to see if you qualify for a subsidy, also known as a premium tax credit, while applying during SEP. This credit may help you lower the amount you’ll pay for your monthly premium bill.
If you’re buying a BCBSTX health plan during the new SEP offered February 15 – May 15, 2021, you will not have to provide proof of a qualifying event. Your health care coverage will begin on the first of the month after you apply.
However, as a reminder, if you currently have a BCBSTX health plan, there are many kinds of life events that may qualify you to change your health plan’s effective date.
View a full list of qualifying events .
Remember, if you’re buying a health plan during the new SEP being offered February 15 – May 15, 2021, you will not have to provide proof of a qualifying event.
However, as a reminder, not all major life events will qualify you for an SEP outside of this new Special Enrollment Period.
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You can always call us at 1-888-697-0683 or use the contact form if you have questions or need help.
You have three ways to buy your plan during this new SEP
While your application is being reviewed, we’ll send you a letter if more documentation is needed. You’ll have 30 days from this letter’s date to reply.
You may also qualify for Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or other assistance based on your income. These health care coverage options are provided by the government. There’s no SEP, so you can apply at any time. You may also qualify for financial help.
Note: Members of American Indian and Alaska Native tribes can apply for health care coverage any month of the year.
1Please note that the following are not considered loss of coverage: voluntarily canceling your health insurance plan, having your plan canceled because you did not pay your premiums or because your plan did not meet the requirements set by the Affordable Care Act for Minimum Essential Coverage.
2Only for health plans bought on the Marketplace.
3BCBSTX does not offer temporary or short-term plans. These plans may not provide the full benefits of a BCBSTX health plan, including essential health benefits.
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Sunday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT
Customer Service:
1-888-697-0683
Calls may or may not be answered inside the United States.
Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. CT
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT
Sunday: Closed
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