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Certificate of Creditable Coverage

Certificate of Creditable Coverage · Prior Health Insurance Plan / Employer

Certificate proving prior health insurance coverage, used when enrolling in a new plan to avoid pre-existing condition exclusions or late enrollment penalties (particularly for Medicare Part D).

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Where to Submit This Form

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Request from your prior health plan's member services department

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Fax request to prior plan's enrollment or member services

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Request through the prior plan's member portal (if available)

Filing Deadline

Your prior plan must provide the certificate automatically upon loss of coverage and upon request within 24 months of coverage ending.

Processing Time

Typically provided within 2-4 weeks of request. Some plans provide it automatically at termination.

What Happens Next

Provide the certificate to your new health plan to document your prior coverage period. This is especially important for Medicare Part D enrollment to avoid late enrollment penalties.

Tips for This Form

  • Your prior plan is legally required to provide this certificate — you should not have to pay for it
  • Keep the certificate for at least 2 years — you may need it for future plan enrollments
  • For Medicare Part D, creditable coverage proof prevents the 1% per month late enrollment penalty
  • If your prior plan is unresponsive, contact your state DOI or the Department of Labor (for employer plans)

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