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Pre-existing Condition Exclusion

By Kelly Montgomery, About.com

Updated: June 06, 2007

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Definition:

Denial of coverage for health conditions that exist prior to enrolling in or purchasing a health insurance policy.

For more information about pre-existing condition exclusions, see the Frequently Asked Question "What is a preexisting condition exclusion period?".

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