This page lists carrier contract transfer blackout deadlines for AEP 2027 based on confirmed information available as of June 30, 2026. Not all carriers may be represented. Use it to prioritize which transfers to start first.
📣 IMPORTANT NOTE: Missing a blackout deadline means your transfer cannot be processed in time for AEP 2027. Start early — especially for carriers with deadlines coming up in the next few weeks.
💡 Two types of transfers: With Release means your current upline has signed a release letter, allowing immediate processing. Without Release usually starts a 60–90 day waiting period for most carriers. For step-by-step transfer instructions, see AEP 2027 Contracting Prep: Transferring Your Contract.
June
Carrier | Transfer Type | Deadline |
UnitedHealthcare | Without Release | May 31, 2026 |
CareSource | Without Release | Jun 3, 2026 |
Healthspring | Without Release | Jun 17, 2026 |
Anthem | Without Release | Jun 30, 2026 |
Freedom | Without Release | Jun 30, 2026 |
HealthSun | Without Release | Jun 30, 2026 |
Select Health | Without Release | Jun 30, 2026 |
July
Carrier | Transfer Type | Deadline |
Clover | Without Release | Jul 1, 2026 |
Highmark | Without Release | Jul 1, 2026 |
Aetna | Without Release | Jul 3, 2026 |
Humana | With Release | Jul 15, 2026 |
Humana | Without Release | Jul 15, 2026 |
Gold Kidney | Without Release | Jul 17, 2026 |
Kelsey Seybold | Without Release | Jul 31, 2026 |
August
Carrier | Transfer Type | Deadline |
Doctor's Health Plan | With Release | Estimated August |
Doctor's Health Plan | Without Release | Estimated August |
Eternal | Without Release | Aug 2, 2026 |
Wellcare | Without Release | Aug 7, 2026 |
Devoted | Without Release | Aug 14, 2026 Transfers 8/15–10/8 will not be effective until 12/8 |
BCBS MI | With Release | Aug 31, 2026 |
BCBS MI | Without Release | Aug 31, 2026 |
BCBS SC | With Release | Aug 31, 2026 |
BCBS SC | Without Release | Aug 31, 2026 |
CareSource | With Release | Aug 31, 2026 |
Kelsey Seybold | With Release | Aug 31, 2026 |
Memorial Hermann | With Release | Aug 31, 2026 |
Memorial Hermann | Without Release | Aug 31, 2026 |
UnitedHealthcare | With Release | Aug 31, 2026 |
September
Carrier | Transfer Type | Deadline |
SCAN | Without Release | Sep 1, 2026 |
Banner | With Release | Sep 14, 2026 |
Banner | Without Release | Sep 14, 2026 |
HealthSpring | With Release | Sep 14, 2026 |
Alignment | With Release | Sep 15, 2026 |
Alignment | Without Release | Sep 15, 2026 |
SCAN | With Release | Sep 15, 2026 |
Wellcare | With Release | Sep 20, 2026 |
Aetna | With Release | Sep 30, 2026 |
Astiva | With Release | Sep 30, 2026 |
Astiva | Without Release | Sep 30, 2026 |
BCBS AZ | With Release | Sep 30, 2026 |
BCBS AZ | Without Release | Sep 30, 2026 |
Clever Care | With Release | Sep 30, 2026 |
Clever Care | Without Release | Sep 30, 2026 |
Clover | With Release | Sep 30, 2026 |
Eternal | With Release | Sep 30, 2026 |
Highmark | With Release | Sep 30, 2026 |
Molina | With Release | Sep 30, 2026 |
Molina | Without Release | Sep 30, 2026 |
Select Health | With Release | Sep 30, 2026 |
Zing | With Release | Sep 30, 2026 |
Zing | Without Release | Sep 30, 2026 |
HAP | With Release | Estimated end of Sept |
HAP | Without Release | Estimated end of Sept |
October
Carrier | Transfer Type | Deadline |
Gold Kidney | With Release | Oct 14, 2026 |
Special Cases
Anthem with Release — can transfer any time with a valid release. No blackout date applies.
No Blackout Date
The following carriers have no blackout date — transfers can be processed at any time, with or without release:
BCBS TN
El Paso
Essence
Imperial
Prominence
Solis
Verda
Need Help?
Email [email protected] or call (212) 847-0697.
Don't wait. Most missed AEP transfers happen because the process started too late. Submit your contracting request now — even if you don't have a release yet. You can upload a release later, but you can't retroactively start a waiting period.