<prompt> Human: Hello,x200B;My 26th birthday is fast approaching and Ive received a letter from my parents health insurance plan letting me know theyre kicking me off on the 18th.x200B;I notified my employer and I was informed that, since they do not prorate health insurance, I will not be covered by their plan until Nov 1st. This will result in 12 days where I will be uninsured for the first time in my life.x200B;I know that this is too short of a time period to be penalized by ACA if they even still do that, but Im worried about being without insurance, especially since I will be on a trip abroad for a good chunk of this period and Im already nursing a minor but treated and recovering injury.x200B;Ive looked into short term plans, and it looks like I can be covered for a month if with gap insurance. Im just wondering if its even worth me paying for a whole month for just 12 days and if Im just being overly anxious.  <response>: since I will be on a trip abroadTravel insurance. 