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Meds, Mind, Body & Benefits => Insurance, Benefits Programs & HIV => Topic started by: freaky_dream on February 17, 2013, 08:15:20 pm

Title: Federal PCIP enrollment has now been suspended
Post by: freaky_dream on February 17, 2013, 08:15:20 pm

Since my sixth month anniversy thatI lost my insurance was coming up I decided to check in on PCIP. Turns out federal enrollment has now been suspended but you may be able to sign up via your state program.

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Beginning February 16, 2013, the federally-run Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) is suspending acceptance of new enrollment applications until further notice. State-based PCIPs may continue accepting enrollment applications through March 2, and will then suspend acceptance of new enrollment applications until further notice. PCIP will continue providing coverage to more than 100,000 people currently enrolled nationwide. We encourage you to visit http://finder.healthcare.gov Exit Disclaimer Icon to explore your other health care options.

I checked up on California's program and noticed that PCIP fees went up in 2013. It is now $244 for someone in my age group/area. Open enrollment starts in October for the ACA which starts coverage in January 2014.