July 13, 2011

As state employees, active and retired we are fortunate to have health insurance though it costs  more for much less. Many of us know a person who has a pre-existing condition such as diabetes, cancer or asthma  but don’t have health insurance.  There is now an affordable government health insurance plan that will cover children and adults. There is no cost to apply.

They can check Nevada’s premium rate table and read the “Frequently Asked Questions” page by clicking here. Please tell them visit the government’s Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan‘s website.

This is from the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan‘s website:

To be eligible for the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan,

You must be a citizen or national of the United States or reside in the U.S. legally.

You must have been without health coverage for at least the last six months. Please note that if you currently have insurance coverage that doesn’t cover your medical condition or are enrolled in a state high risk pool, you are not eligible for the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan.

You must have a pre-existing condition or have been denied coverage because of your health condition.