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Funds Running Low in High Risk Pools
Posted 02.19.13
Plans may close to new applicants as soon as Saturday
The High Risk Pools that were set up as part of Healthcare Reform may be forced to close to new applicants as soon as this Saturday but no later than March 2. The High Risk Pools were designed as a short-term solution to insure individuals that had pre-existing conditions that made them uninsurable. During the healthcare debate, analysts questioned if the $5 billion appropriation would be enough to cover the demand until 2014.
Also reported in the February 19, 2013 NAHU Newswire is an article on SoloHealth’s stations that are set to open up in 2,500 Walmarts and Sam’s Clubs next month. These stations would provide a host of services to include 10-minute video chats with physicians. This is an interesting development in self-serve healthcare services.