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High Risk Pools

Have you been denied health insurance coverage because you have a health condition? You may be eligible to enroll in a state-funded high risk pool. Find out more here.

Consumer Guide to High Risk Pools

The National Association of Health Underwriters just launched a website in June 2005 with updated information about state high risk pool programs. Find out whether your state has one. Includes links to state high risk pool websites.

What Is a Risk Pool?

The National Association of State Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans serves as an information resource for all state high risk pools. Here, they provide some basic information about high risk pools and how they work.

States That Have High Risk Pools

A comprehensive list of states that have high risk pools, including website links and phone numbers for each pool.

Links to State Insurance Department Websites

Find your state's insurance department. These departments regulate all insurance policies bought or sold in that state, including health, life, auto, and property/casualty. They can help you find out if there is a risk pool in your state, and whether you are eligible.

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