North Carolina Short Term Health Insurance

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How Does NC Short Term Health Insurance Work?

North Carolina short-term health insurance plans offer health care coverage for a limited period of time (around 1 to 12 months) and are a great solution when you're between jobs, waiting for group coverage to start, or if you're a recent college graduate.

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We offer North Carolina residents short term health insurance plans provided by top leading insurance carriers. Compare North Carolina temporary medical plans and select the plan best suited for your health care needs.

Buying a North Carolina Short Term Medical Plans

Purchasing a short-term medical insurance plan in North Carolina will make you ineligible for any guaranteed issue individual health plans commonly referred to as HIPAA Plans. HIPAA plans are usually very expensive and are generally intended for people with pre-existing medical conditions who would have trouble getting health insurance otherwise. If you wish to maintain your eligibility for HIPAA plans, you should not purchase a short-term plan. Please consult your benefits advisor to discuss your rights under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other rights under state law.

Short-term health insurance plans typically do not cover pre-existing medical conditions. The definition of a pre-existing condition varies by state, but, in general, short-term health insurance policies exclude coverage for conditions that have been diagnosed or treated within the previous 3 to 5 years. If you have an existing medical condition, you may want to research whether you can extend your current insurance. Employer-sponsored insurance can be extended under a government-regulated option commonly referred to as COBRA, which you should seriously consider if you have an existing medical condition