September's The Moisture Seekers edition is, as usual, jammed full of great information. It's published by the Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation and is only one of the benefits of becoming a SSF member.
The article entitled The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan - New Coverage Option for the Uninsured in this edition is particularly interesting. It provides the details for the new Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan:
This transitional program is available for children and adults in all 50 states and the District of Columbia who have been locked out of the health insurance market because of a pre-existing condition........To qualify, you must: be a citizen of the United States or reside here legally, have been without health coverage for at least 6 months before applying, and have a pre-existing condition or have been denied coverage because of a health condition. For more information, including program benefits, eligibility and how to apply, visit www.pcip.gov. There is also a Call Center for the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan. The Call Center is open Monday-Friday, from 8 am to 11 pm ET; dial 1-866-717-5826. TTY users should call 1-866-561-1604.
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