Health for life

Last week, the state of Pennsylvania launched a temporary health plan for uninsured adults with preexisting conditions. PA Fair Care is a transitional plan intended to provide coverage until 2014, when new federal health insurance orm kicks in. Pennsylvania is one of a number of states offering such plans.

Enrollment is on a first come, first serve basis. You are not eligible if you are enrolled (or eligible for) Medicare or Medicaid. You can apply online at www.PaFairCare.com.

The monthly premium is about $283.00 plus copays and coinsurance. Benefits include prescription drugs but not vision or dental care. A summary of what the plan does and does not cover is at PA Fair Care Benefits.

To apply, youll need the following information:

• Social Security Number if a US citizen
  
• Alien Registration Number or I-94 Number if a noncitizen
  
• PA Driver’s License Number or PA Identification Number

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