The new federal health reform law establishes insurance programs for people with high medical needs.
New York’s Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) is administered by Group Health Incorporated (GHI) and is starting today. Individuals with a pre-existing conditions and who have not had health insurance for six months are eligible.
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Filed under: Affordable, Comprehensive Coverage, Insurance reform
Great Post.
These PCIP programs are to be in place until 2014, which is when affordable health insurance companies will be required to accept all applicants regardless of their health condition and pre-existing problems.