Glossary
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Waiting Period
The period of time between the date a person applies for health insurance and the date coverage begins. Waiting periods are sometimes imposed in employer-sponsored health plans, but under the ACA, they cannot exceed 90 days. Medicaid and CHIP usually do not have waiting periods for coverage.
The period of time between the date a person applies for health insurance and the date coverage begins. Waiting periods are sometimes imposed in employer-sponsored health plans, but under the ACA, they cannot exceed 90 days. Medicaid and CHIP usually do not have waiting periods for coverage.