What to Do When an ICHRA Enrollment Is Incomplete or Incorrect

Learn how to handle incomplete applications, enrollment corrections, duplicate applications, and coverage changes without creating conflicting records or coverage gaps.

Sep 7, 2026

If an application is incomplete

An eligible employee who has not completed enrollment may not have active coverage.

Follow up before the deadline and determine whether the employee:

  • Intends to enroll

  • Is covered through another source

  • Needs assistance

  • Started but did not submit the application

  • Is waiting for documents or carrier action

  • Intends to opt out

Document the outcome and any required election or opt-out information.

Eligibility for an ICHRA allowance does not establish active individual health insurance coverage.

If information is incorrect

Report errors as soon as they are identified. Common corrections include:

  • Misspelled name or incorrect date of birth

  • Incorrect residential address

  • Missing or incorrect dependents

  • Incorrect requested effective date

  • Incorrect plan selection

  • Missing carrier information

Some corrections can be made before an application is finalized. Others may require carrier review, cancellation, or a new application.

Do not submit a second application unless directed to do so. Duplicate applications can delay processing and create conflicting coverage records.

If an employee wants to change plans

An employee cannot switch individual health insurance plans at will. Outside open enrollment, a plan change requires an available special enrollment period or another permitted enrollment opportunity.

Do not cancel existing coverage until the new policy's effective date and enrollment requirements have been confirmed. Canceling coverage too early can create a coverage gap.

For an incomplete application, enrollment status question, correction, or possible coverage gap, contact Lirvion Support before submitting a duplicate application or canceling existing coverage.

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