clearvision Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 FOX News:It's a centerpiece of President Obama's health care remake, a lifeline available right now to vulnerable people whose medical problems have made them uninsurable.But the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan started this summer isn't living up to expectations. Enrollment lags in many parts of the country. People who could benefit may not be able to afford the premiums. Some state officials who run their own "high-risk pools" have pointed out potential problems."The federal risk pool has definitely provided critical access, in some cases lifesaving access, to health insurance," said Amie Goldman, chair of a national association of state high-risk insurance pools. "That said, enrollment so far is lower than we would have expected."California, which has money for about 20,000 people, has received fewer than 450 applications, according to a state official. The program in Texas had enrolled about 200 by early September, an official in that state said. Goldman, who runs the pool in Wisconsin, said they've received fewer than 300 applications so far, with room for about 8,000 people in the program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino67 Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Does this mean they aren't aware of the program or that even 'uninsurables' aren't interested in Obamacare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearvision Posted October 3, 2010 Author Share Posted October 3, 2010 Probably means they can't afford it. I believe there are income limits on who can apply and then the costs are still not cheap. Why join until you actually need to go to the hospital for something serious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestVirginiaRebel Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Fox News:WASHINGTON -- It's a centerpiece of President Obama's health care remake, a lifeline available right now to vulnerable people whose medical problems have made them uninsurable.But the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan started this summer isn't living up to expectations. Enrollment lags in many parts of the country. People who could benefit may not be able to afford the premiums. Some state officials who run their own "high-risk pools" have pointed out potential problems."The federal risk pool has definitely provided critical access, in some cases lifesaving access, to health insurance," said Amie Goldman, chair of a national association of state high-risk insurance pools. "That said, enrollment so far is lower than we would have expected."California, which has money for about 20,000 people, has received fewer than 450 applications, according to a state official. The program in Texas had enrolled about 200 by early September, an official in that state said. Goldman, who runs the pool in Wisconsin, said they've received fewer than 300 applications so far, with room for about 8,000 people in the program.________It sounds like the Feds are finding out the hard way why private insurance companies denied coverage to people with pre-existing conditions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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