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Susan BAV
This might be a good idea for a sticky in one of the forums, or perhaps a new forum might be helpful: HIPAA stands for The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. This may be an option for those who might otherwise find themselves without medical insurance.
Here is a link:
http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/health-plans/portability.htm
and this is an excerpt from the link:
"The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) provides rights and protections for participants and beneficiaries in group health plans. HIPAA includes protections for coverage under group health plans that limit exclusions for preexisting conditions; prohibit discrimination against employees and dependents based on their health status; and allow a special opportunity to enroll in a new plan to individuals in certain circumstances. HIPAA may also give you a right to purchase individual coverage if you have no group health plan coverage available, and have exhausted COBRA or other continuation coverage."
Here is a link:
http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/health-plans/portability.htm
and this is an excerpt from the link:
"The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) provides rights and protections for participants and beneficiaries in group health plans. HIPAA includes protections for coverage under group health plans that limit exclusions for preexisting conditions; prohibit discrimination against employees and dependents based on their health status; and allow a special opportunity to enroll in a new plan to individuals in certain circumstances. HIPAA may also give you a right to purchase individual coverage if you have no group health plan coverage available, and have exhausted COBRA or other continuation coverage."
