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What is a Pre-Existing Condition?

A pre-existing condition is one where symptoms exist that would cause a reasonable person to seek diagnosis, care or treatment within a one-year period before the effective date of the policy; or a condition for which you received medical advice or treatment from a physician or other clinician within a five-year period before the effective date of the policy, whether or not a specific condition was diagnosed. Coverage is not available for pre-existing conditions. This does not change whether or not you list the names of your providers, we ask, or if you tell us about the condition on this application or if the services or benefits needed are medically necessary.

IMPORTANT: This is a short-term, limited-duration policy, NOT comprehensive health coverage

This is a temporary limited policy that has fewer benefits and Federal protections than other types of health insurance options, like those on HealthCare.gov

This policy Insurance on HealthCare.gov
Might not cover you due to preexisting health conditions like diabetes, cancer, stroke, arthritis, heart disease, mental health & substance use disorders Can’t deny you coverage due to preexisting health conditions
Might not cover things like prescription drugs, preventive screenings, maternity care, emergency services, hospitalization, pediatric care, physical therapy & more Covers all essential health benefits
Might have no limit on what you pay out-of-pocket for care Protects you with limits on what you pay each year out-of-pocket for essential health benefits
You won’t qualify for Federal financial help to pay premiums & out-of-pocket costs Many people qualify for Federal financial help
Doesn’t have to meet Federal standards for comprehensive health coverage All plans must meet Federal standards

Looking for comprehensive health insurance?

  • Visit HealthCare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 (TTY: 1-855-889-4325) to find health coverage options.
  • To find out if you can get health insurance through your job, or a family member’s job, contact the employer.

Questions about this policy?

For questions or complaints about this policy, contact your State Department of Insurance. Find their number on the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' website (naic.org) under "Insurance Departments."

IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS OF THIS POLICY

This Short-Term coverage is not the same as coverage purchased under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and it is not required to comply with the federal market requirements for health insurance contained in the ACA.

  • This policy does not cover pre-existing conditions, which are defined as a condition (or conditions) where a) symptoms existed that would cause a reasonable person to seek diagnosis, care or treatment within a one-year period before the effective date of the policy; or b) you received medical advice or treatment from a physician or other clinician within a five-year period before the effective date of this policy, whether or not a specific condition was diagnosed. No coverage is available for pre-existing conditions, regardless of whether we ask about them on the application.
  • This policy is not guarantee-issue, and if we determine you failed to fully disclose a condition on the application, we may rescind your coverage; that is, we may refund your premiums and void the coverage as though it was never in effect.
  • This policy is not renewable. When it expires/terminates, you can apply for a new policy, but the new policy’s requested effective date must be at least 24 hours after the previous policy’s termination date. The new policy performs as if your prior policy never existed. If you are not eligible for a new policy, you might have to wait until an ACA open enrollment period to get health insurance coverage.
  • There is a maximum payable benefit under this policy for all covered services. There are additional limitations and exclusions for some services, such as mental health and substance use disorder care, emergency transportation, home health care, maternity care, preventive care and prescription drugs.

Approval pending review of coverage history and application limit

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