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Health insurance effective dates depend on the plan, enrollment date, payment, enrollment period, qualifying event, and carrier or marketplace rules. Immediate coverage should not be assumed.
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Does health insurance start immediately?
Health insurance effective dates depend on the plan, enrollment date, payment, enrollment period, qualifying event, and carrier or marketplace rules. Immediate coverage should not be assumed.
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