What Happens When You Apply For Health Insurance? 
To add to what Barry said , the typical timeline is anywhere between 2-6 weeks before everything falls into place . The time is influenced by the current volume of applicants and if everything is complete on the application , and if the payment goes through etc. . The typical steps are : 1 . Application submission . 2 . Review for eligibility . 3 . Notice of approval and request for payment . 4 . Payment clears . 5 . Enrollment in to coverage . 6 . Issuance of ID card and coverage contract . 