How do I get the short gap health insurance

[Bridget02]

Yes, unless you qualify for an exemption, you will be required to pay the penalty for the lapse in insurance coverage since the coverage lapse was greater than two months.

More information about the short-gap below:

If you have less than 2 months without consecutive coverage then you won't be penalized for not having health insurance. Please see this link for more information: https://www.healthcare.gov/exemptions-tool/#/results/2016/details/short-gap

If any of the situations in this link apply to you, you might be able to claim an exemption from the penalty: https://www.healthcare.gov/health-coverage-exemptions/hardship-exemptions/