Purchasing AppleCare+ after 60 days of buying a new iPhone

No

Saegzz wrote:

if someone purchases a new iPhone and doesn’t activate Apple care + within 60 days can they purchase insurance a year later?

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Original Title: Apple Care +

No, you can't. You had 60 days. You didn't do it when it was available. It's no longer an option to purchase. That said, Apple did implement a new plan this year called AppleCare One. If you buy another eligible device and choose to add AppleCare+ to that device, you may be able to add your iPhone to the AppleCare One plan. For example, if you were thinking about buying a new Apple Watch and you chose AppleCare+ for the watch, you could make it an AppleCare One account and add your iPhone. It would cost you about $21 per month.

See this about AppleCare Plans --> Demystifying AppleCare Plus / AppleCare P… - Apple Community

On a final note, many carriers offer insurance you can add to your cell phone, pretty much anytime. It wouldn't be through Apple, but would be through whoever your carrier uses for insurance claims. Personally, I wouldn't want one from my carrier as I'd only want Apple to touch my iPhone if something goes wrong, but it is an option you might want to consider.

It’s not for me. I’m asking for a family member

You asked......."if someone purchases a new iPhone and doesn’t activate Apple care + within 60 days can they purchase insurance a year later?"

We answered accordingly.

Saegzz wrote:

It’s not for me. I’m asking for a family member

Doesn't matter who its for. What I wrote is accurate and correct. Feel free to share it with them.