I am covered by COBRA until 12/09. I will need to find insurance for myself, at the lowest possible price. Are there any insurance companies that help?
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11/30/08 2:24pm
Hi Deb,
Finding new insurance really depends a lot upon where you live. Each state has different rules regulating insurance companies selling policies in that state.
Foundation for Health Coverage Education offers an online tool which will help you determine what options are available in your specific state.
Some states have a high-risk insurance pool (to provide insurance for folks who are certain to be very expensive to insure and are rejected from other insurance companies) and some states require at least one insurance company provide coverage on a guaranteed basis regardless of pre-existing condition. However both of these options are sure to be expensive.
Finding what is available specifically in your state is a good starting point. If you need help with this, please feel free to contact me. I'd be glad to try to help.
12/ 2/09 5:32pm
Hi Deb.
I am about to be in the same boat as you are. I have MS and my Cobra expires the end of this month (12/09). Have you found any insurance company that will cover you yet? I am still researching and will let you know if I find something encouraging.
Good luck.
Melinda
1/15/10 6:02pm
Hi Deb.
Were you able to get health insurance? I got a policy from HumanOne.
Melinda
10/19/10 3:40pm
Hi Melinda,
I know this is old, but I'm about to lose my insurance, I have MS and I just wanted to know how much your policy cost you. Money is an issue.
Thanks,
Carolyn
10/19/10 6:34pm
Hi Carolyn, I was able to get health insurance from Humana One through the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors, as I am a Realtor. My plan costs about $250/month and my copay for Avonex is $55 a month. Melinda
5/16/11 8:13pm
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Melinda,
I am applying for the Missouri High Risk Health Pool. I'm not feeling very confident at this point. Let me know what you try. Deb