If you are between jobs, going to move in the near future, or for some other reason you need short term health insurance, you may with to choose Kaiser Permanente. KP Individual and Family Plans may be used as short term health insurance. Kaiser membership is on a month to month basis. As long as you apply by the 23rd of the month, your coverage can begin on the first of the next month. Keep it for a month, two months, three months or whatever suites your needs and then cancel at any time. If you cancel in the middle of the month, your coverage will continue to the end of that month. If you want to get medical insurance quotes or if you have questions related to enrollment, call 1-877-752-4737 or click Individual and Family Health Insurance.