Posts Tagged by PCIP

A few weeks ago, we reported a potential cap on PCIP enrollment. We recently spoke with a representative from MRMIB and learned the details behind the enrollment cap scare. The Pre-Existing Condition Plan (PCIP)  is a high-risk pool for individuals who have been uninsured for 6 or more months and… more

Unless more federal funding is allocated for the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP), enrollment may have to be soon capped. PCIP, a federally funded coverage program for individuals who have been denied coverage due to pre-existing conditions, was expected to accommodate up to 23,000 California enrollees. This figure, however, is… more

MRMIB just announced that they received federal approval to lower premiums for subscribers of California’s pre-existing condition insurance plan (PCIP). Monthly subscriber premiums will be reduced by an average of 18% across all age groups (between 8.2% to 24.3%, depending on age and geographic region). New rates take effect October… more

According to our source at MRMIB, PCIP enrollment reached over 3,200 today (up from 1,600 in March). The state is currently reviewing options to ease eligibility criteria and reduce premiums. If approved, individuals seeking enrollment will be able to submit a letter from a medical professional testifying the presence of… more

On Tuesday, HHS announced they would be reducing premiums and easing eligibility requirements in states with federally-run high risk pools, known as Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plans (PCIP), starting July 1. Eighteen of the 23 states with federally-run plans will see a reduction in premiums ranging from 2-40% and all 23… more

Last Thursday, HHS Region IX hosted a health reform event in Sacramento to provide updates and insights into two federal programs initiated by the ACA: the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Program (PCIP) and the Consumer Assistance Program (CAP). Here are some of the important take-away’s from that event… PCIP Richard Popper,… more

The most recent reporting on Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) enrollment shows that 1,352 Californians have successfully enrolled (24,100 capacity) and 12,437 have enrolled nationwide (375,000 capacity). PCIP is a temporary health plan for the high-risk, medically uninsurable. This low enrollment contradicts initial eligibility estimates, which found that as many… more

The most recent reporting on Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) enrollment shows that 1,352 Californians have successfully enrolled (24,100 capacity) and 12,437 have enrolled nationwide (375,000 capacity). PCIP is a temporary health plan for the high-risk, medically uninsurable. This low enrollment contradicts initial eligibility estimates, which found that as many… more