Health Insurance for Georgians with Pre-Existing Medical Conditions

Good news to all Georgians especially those with pre-exiting medical condition because the implementation of an important reform of the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, effectively July 1, will allow Georgians who have been without health coverage for at least six months and who have been denied coverage because of their pre-existing medical conditions will be given a full access to affordable yet quality coverage under the Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP).

Last June, Families USA and Georgians for a Healthy Future worked collaboratively in providing a well-detailed report regarding the volume of Georgians with pre-existing conditions. The report shows that 1,850,000 Georgians under the age of 65 have a diagnosed pre-existing condition that could lead to insurance coverage denial.

In Georgia, the PCIP will be available to U.S. citizens and U.S. legal residents with a pre-existing condition, and if you have been denied coverage—both completely or just for the pre-existing condition—from a private health insurance Georgia carrier. A lot of PCIP plans will cover major medical services as well as prescribed medications. The PCIP is a different program from existing “high-risk” pools that is being offer in various U.S. states.

Cindy Zeldin, executive director of the consumer health advocacy organization Georgians for a Healthy Future said:

“Starting July 1st, Georgians with pre-existing health conditions who have been denied health insurance in the individual market will have a meaningful option for health coverage through the new Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan. As a result, these Georgia health care consumers who might have otherwise foregone needed care or incurred high levels of medical debt will now have the opportunity to purchase health insurance that facilitates access to care and that provides protection against the high financial burden associated with treating and managing health conditions such as cancer and diabetes.”

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