In insurance, continuity of coverage is the concept that an individual's or family's health insurance coverage will not be interrupted. This can happen for a number of reasons, including losing a job, getting divorced, or aging out of a parent's health insurance plan. Continuity of coverage is important because it ensures that people have access to the care they need when they need it. There are a number of ways to maintain continuity of coverage, including keeping your own health insurance plan in place, enrolling in COBRA, or finding a new plan through the marketplace.