There is no official enrollment period for dental insurance away from the ACA Exchange, so you may apply for coverage at any time. Coverage typically begins the next day after online enrollment. You may only enroll in a dental plan from the ACA Exchange during the annual open enrollment period (or a special enrollment period, if you qualify) when you enroll in your medical policy.[0]

When can you get a dental plan?

There is no official enrollment period for dental insurance away from the ACA Exchange, so you may apply for coverage at any time. Coverage typically begins the next day after online enrollment. You may only enroll in a dental plan from the ACA Exchange during the annual open enrollment period (or a special enrollment period, if you qualify) when you enroll in your medical policy.