Can Substitute Teachers Get Health Insurance? 
Substitute teachers can purchase health insurance . However , depending on when you apply for coverage , some plans may not be available . For example , if you apply for coverage during Open Enrollment , many different options are offered with subsidy eligibility . Your employer may also have options to consider . If you do not qualify for an SEP -LRB- Special Enrollment Period -RRB- , less plans will be available outside of Open Enrollment . LIVE answer provided by : Ed Harris - Premier health insurance broker since 1980 and owner of several top-rated websites that offer the lowest available rates to teachers and other professionals . 