Private Health Insurance: Estimates of Individuals with Pre-Existing Conditions Range from 36 Million to 122 Million |
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| Government Accountability Office, |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4923-2309-9 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $13.25 |
Book Description:
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Individuals who buy coverage directly from a health insurer are often denied coverage due to a pre-existing condition. We previously reported that in the first quarter of 2010, 19 percent of applicants in the individual market were denied enrollment and a quarter of insurers had denial rates of 40 percent or higher.
Individuals who buy coverage directly from a health insurer are often denied coverage due to a pre-existing condition. We previously reported that in the first quarter of 2010, 19 percent of applicants in the individual market were denied enrollment and a quarter of insurers had denial rates of 40 percent or higher.