Will the Pre-Exisiting Condition Insurance Plan replace or modify the Texas Health Insurance Pool, the high-risk pool established by the state of Texas?
No. The Texas Health Insurance Pool is a high-risk pool established by the State of Texas and follows the requirements set out by state law. This state pool will continue to provide health coverage to all eligible Texans, including HIPAA-eligible individuals. PCIP will follow different requirements set out by federal law.
Related Questions
- How will the new Preexisting Condition Insurance Plan (formerly high-risk pool) work and when will it be available? What if my state already has one?
- Does PCIP replace or modify the Texas Health Insurance Pool, the high-risk pool established by the state of Texas?
- Can a state high-risk health insurance plan (high-risk pool) qualify as an HDHP?
