
Health Insurance
Short-Term Medical
Temporary coverage for a gap of a few months. Lower premiums, fewer benefits, health questions apply.
Who it fits
- Waiting for employer coverage to start
- Missed open enrollment
- Need something for a few months, not a year
What to know
- Length
- Varies by state. Some states do not allow it.
- Pre-existing conditions
- Generally not covered.
- Premium
- Lower than marketplace plans.
Our part
How we help
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We check whether a special enrollment period gets you a full marketplace plan first. If not, we quote short-term.
Questions
Short-term medical questions
Is it ACA compliant?
No. It does not cover essential health benefits and can decline you for health reasons. It is a bridge, not a replacement.
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Get a short-term medical quote
A licensed agent calls you back, Mon to Fri, 8am to 6pm PT.

Want it handled today?
Most life applications are approved on the first call.