What to do if you lose health coverage

Losing your employer’s health plan is stressful, but depending on your situation, you have options.

What to do if you lose your coverage:

If you lose your employer’s health coverage, you have a 60-day special enrollment period to buy a health plan.
Continue your employer's plan through COBRA.
If your employer has fewer than 50 employees, you can continue your small group health plan.
Buy a health plan from Washington Healthplanfinder. It lets you compare health plans and may offer help with paying premiums.
Buy a plan directly from a health insurance company. These plans are not on Washington Healthplanfinder and don't offer financial help.

Learn how health insurance works

Health insurance helps pay your medical bills when you seek care. Knowing what your options are can help save you time, money and frustration.

If you don’t have health insurance through an employer, you can buy an individual health plan during the annual open enrollment period.