 {"id":314,"date":"2022-11-01T23:44:15","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T23:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charitablehealth.kaiserpermanente.org\/northern-california\/?page_id=314"},"modified":"2026-10-30T23:49:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T23:49:36","slug":"howtoenroll","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/charitablehealth.kaiserpermanente.org\/hawaii\/howtoenroll\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Enroll"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row center_row=&#8221;yes&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;no_bg&#8221; bg_grad=&#8221;&#8221; bg_image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; bg_image_size=&#8221;cover&#8221; bg_img_attach=&#8221;fixed&#8221; parallax_sense=&#8221;30&#8243; animation_direction=&#8221;left-animation&#8221; animation_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;0&#8243; parallax_content_sense=&#8221;30&#8243; fadeout_start_effect=&#8221;30&#8243; overlay_pattern_opacity=&#8221;80&#8243; seperator_type=&#8221;none_seperator&#8221; seperator_position=&#8221;top_seperator&#8221; seperator_shape_size=&#8221;40&#8243; seperator_svg_height=&#8221;60&#8243; seperator_shape_background=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; seperator_shape_border=&#8221;none&#8221; seperator_shape_border_width=&#8221;1&#8243; icon_type=&#8221;no_icon&#8221; icon_size=&#8221;32&#8243; icon_style=&#8221;none&#8221; icon_color_border=&#8221;#333333&#8243; icon_border_size=&#8221;1&#8243; icon_border_radius=&#8221;500&#8243; icon_border_spacing=&#8221;50&#8243; img_width=&#8221;48&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755647568162{background-image: url(https:\/\/charitablehealth.kaiserpermanente.org\/hawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/12\/img_dad_son_holding_each_other_walking_beach.webp?id=436) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;home-widephoto&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; center_row=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_id=&#8221;open-enrollment&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h1>Open Enrollment 2027<\/h1>\n<p>You can apply for CHCP during the open enrollment period, which begins <strong>November 1, 2026<\/strong> to <strong>January 15, 2027.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table width=\"790\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>To start coverage on:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Send your completed paperwork by:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>January 1, 2027<\/td>\n<td>December 15, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>February 1, 2027<\/td>\n<td>January 15, 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>To apply for CHCP, you must work with a CHCP community partner.<\/p>\n<p>You must apply through a CHCP community partner. <a href=\"https:\/\/charitablehealth.kaiserpermanente.org\/hawaii\/gethelp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to find a community partner near you<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Submitted applications are processed in order of receipt. We\u2019ll let you know if you\u2019ve been approved for CHCP after we receive and review your completed forms and any proof of income. Please allow up to 6 weeks for processing.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"templatera_shortcode\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element boxed\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><b>Have questions?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Call Kaiser Permanente Member Services toll-free at<\/p>\n<p><b>1-800-966-5955<\/b> (TTY <b>711<\/b>)<\/p>\n<p>Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Hawaii time<br \/>\n(closed major holidays)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/charitablehealth.kaiserpermanente.org\/hawaii\/contact\/#assistance\" rel=\"noopener\">Or find organizations near you that can help you complete the CHCP application<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; center_row=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_id=&#8221;special-enrollment&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h1>Special Enrollment Period<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Oahu Residents:\u00a0<\/strong>Open enrollment for 2026 has ended, but you can still apply during a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) if you experience a qualifying life event<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Maui Residents:\u00a0<\/strong>We have reached our enrollment capacity for Maui residents and are no longer accepting applications for the 2026 enrollment period. Please continue to check the website for opportunities to apply in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How to apply for the Community Health Coverage Program (CHCP)<\/h2>\n<p>You can apply for coverage if you have a certain type of event in your life \u2014 called a qualifying life event. A qualifying life event is when something important in your life changes. For example, if you get married or divorced, give birth, or lose health coverage because you lost your job or no longer qualify for QUEST (Medicaid) or Medicare, you can apply for coverage through CHCP.<\/p>\n<p>In general, the special enrollment period lasts <strong>60 days after a qualifying life event<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row center_row=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_id=&#8221;oep-and-sep-when-youll-hear-from-us&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<hr \/>\n<h2>When you\u2019ll hear from us<\/h2>\n<p>Submitted applications are processed in order of receipt. 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A qualifying life event is when something important in your life changes. For example, if you get married or divorced, give birth, or lose health coverage because you lost your job or no longer qualify for QUEST (Medicaid), Medicare, you can apply for coverage through CHCP.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In general, the special enrollment period lasts 60 days after a qualifying life event.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you have a qualifying life event, you\u2019ll need to send in these documents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charitablehealth.kaiserpermanente.org\/hawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/11\/1340735683_OE-Application_KPIF_HI_2025_Frm_R1b_ATC_lh_LoRes_ADA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaiser Permanente for Individual and Families Application<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/charitablehealth.kaiserpermanente.org\/hawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/11\/1463719352_OE-App-Subsidy_CHC_HI_2025_Frm_R2B_ATV_rl_LoRes_ADA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaiser Permanente Application for Subsidy form<\/a> and\u00a0include proof of income\n<ul>\n<li>If you are self-employed, are paid in cash, or have other sources of income, complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/charitablehealth.kaiserpermanente.org\/hawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/01\/profit-and-loss-statement-form-and-declaration-en_sp-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reporting Form for Other Income<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Proof of your qualifying life event<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information about your proof of qualifying life event, look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/charitablehealth.kaiserpermanente.org\/hawaii\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2025\/04\/1619067039_CHC-EW-SEP-Flyer_Multi_2025_Flr_R1A_ATV_rl_RGB_ADA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Special Enrollment Period Guide<\/a>\u00a0or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kp.org\/chcspecialenrollment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kp.org\/chcspecialenrollment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Send your completed forms and proof of income to one of the following options:<\/h4>\n<p><strong>By email: (preferred)<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:CHC-Applications@kp.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CHC-Applications@kp.org<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>By mail:<\/strong><br \/>\nKaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.<br \/>\nCalifornia Service Center<br \/>\nP.O. Box 939095<br \/>\nSan Diego, CA 92193-9095<\/p>\n<p><strong>By fax:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>1-855-355-5334<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Note: Sending your forms to us does not guarantee that you will be approved for CHCP. We may ask you for more information to determine your eligibility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When you\u2019ll hear from us:<\/strong> Submitted applications are processed in order of receipt. 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