Insurance – PCIP
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Randi….due to a pre-existing heart condition, my youngest son also is covered by our State’s Healthcare Marketplace. (California) However; as far as I understand this coverage may not extend beyond 2014. It may very well be that some (or all of the States) then roll over to the Federal Program.
Hugs,
MarionI live in New York State who had their own Health Insurance Marketplace which worked like a charm. I also spoke with at least 3 customer service reps, all were helpful and walked me through the parts of the application that I had questions about. It was quick and painless and I got a huge subsidy for my premium.
I blame states that counted on the federal exchange to fill their needs.
Hope it all works out for you!
-Randi-http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/994951f8-5e71-11e3-8621-00144feabdc0.html#axzz2n03nSLpD
wow this is just insane!!
MyMomMyLife….how frustrating of a situation this has become for you and millions of other Americans. Supposedly the computer system is able to accommodate 50 thousand applicants simultaneously. Sure hope that you are able to retrieve the much awaited cards.
Good luck and please keep us posted.
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MarionThanks for you reply Lainy, I’m very very disspointed by the system that is set up. I’ve spend almost four hours twice a day calling and speaking to supervisors who have told me that the system crashes or the verification dept is down. I just started my 6th application this morning and was told I’ve to upload the green cards in 48 hours. WOW simply WOW.
Beyond frustrated, PCIP ends DEc 31st, don’t know why we are not getting a one year extension like it has been announced on the news. Thanks for letting me vent. Will also call the GI business dept Monday at MD Anderson and see what they have to say.
Being near your Mother in Huston will bring comfort, I am sure to you both. Guess if the CSR won’t do anything for you then ask who you can speak to above the CSR. How do you not have info for any on going patient. I am sure this stress does not help! Wish I could help but it is one time I am thankful I am over the hill! Please keep us updated on the situation and much good luck.
The weather here in PHX is gorgeous!Thanks everyone for your input, still waiting on a call back, apparently they need to contact me and the csr won’t transfer me to their dept. Time is ticking…will call them again tomorrow.
Lainy, I moved to Houston in May. Miss PHX but glad to be close to mom.
Just to update,
we recieved some information in the mail yesterday, say enroll enroll in healthcare.gov like its all going to be okay!! I hope it is….. I called MDA asking them to please call me and let me know if they will just drop Gordon? or what will happen. They never called me back…basically the insurance will end on December 31st. but you can also go to a private insurance agency and get insurance, they cannot turn you down.
Im not much help…but just wanted to mention this
Heather
Please, please share with us any information you receive in regards to PCIP.
Thanks much,
Hugs,
MarionMy husband is in the exact same boat, he also is with PCIP and no one can help us with this, because the government doesn’t know what is going on. We enrolled and we are just waiting. My husband is actually going to back to work after short term disability has ended so he can get on works insurance. We still dont know if that is a possibity either….send me your email, mine is hwomble@austin.rr.com. I will send you info I find out and if you could do the same that would be great. I will try to help you anyway i can…
Good luck!!…hugs
Heather
This site may also be of help to you:
https://www.pcip.gov/I too have taken a look at this. It is best to speak with a life person. Be persistent, you will be able to reach someone. It worked for me.
Please keep us posted.
Hugs,
MarionSee if there’s a patient advocate or social worker at the hospital your mom is being treated by. They may have some training (or know who does) to help you choose the right plan and navigate the sign up system (which the government knows is a mess). My sister is signing up for a plan under affordable care act to try to reduce her huge premium of her Cobra insurance. She is 51 and no longer employed due to the CC (perm doc sec disability now).
I’m hoping you can find someone to help make sure your mom has absolutely no gap in coverage.
Sincerely,
WillowHello there. I take it your parents are not retired? This is one time I am glad I am 73! I wish I could help you but perhaps someone will come on who is a little more savvy about all this mess. I understand its just another thing to worry about on your plate. How is Mom doing? We never did get together….let me know if you would like to…any time is good for me! Hang in!
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