Coverage for many short-term health insurance plans can start as soon as 24 hours after the application is submitted. In order for coverage to start promptly, you can make your first premium payment by supplying a valid credit card number with your application. Please note that credit card billing of premiums is optional and you can obtain coverage without using that method of payment.
 
If you would prefer to have your coverage start later, you can select a date up to 30 days in the future.