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		<title>No Qualifying Life Event? &#8211; Try Temporary Health Coverage</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kristen Baily]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2016 13:06:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Under the ACA, you are now required to have a Qualifying Life Event (QLE) in order to enroll in a health insurance plan outside of Open Enrollment.  A Qualifying Life Event is some kind of special circumstance that allows you to enroll in coverage under a Special Enrollment Period and some common QLE&#8217;s include loss [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-4036" src="https://www.nchealthplans.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/bigstock-Health-Insurance-3607359-300x200.jpg" alt="Health Insurance" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://www.nchealthplans.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/bigstock-Health-Insurance-3607359-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.nchealthplans.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/bigstock-Health-Insurance-3607359.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Under the ACA, you are now required to have a <a href="https://www.nchealthplans.com/news/2014/09/what-constitutes-a-qualifying-life-event/" target="_blank">Qualifying Life Event (QLE)</a> in order to enroll in a health insurance plan outside of Open Enrollment.  A Qualifying Life Event is some kind of special circumstance that allows you to enroll in coverage under a Special Enrollment Period and some common QLE&#8217;s include loss of access to minimum essential coverage through an employer or Medicaid, a move to North Carolina or to a different zip code within NC, or adding a dependent through birth or adoption.</p>
<p>If you do not have one of the life events, however, you will be unable to enroll in health coverage until the next Open Enrollment, which begins November 1, 2016 with coverage starting January 1, 2017.  Unfortunately, this rule excludes many individuals and can make it difficult, if not impossible, to get a health insurance plan.  If you find yourself in this position you may be asking:  What can I do to get health insurance?<span id="more-7504"></span></p>
<p>The answer is <a href="http://www.nchealthplans.com/temporary/" target="_blank">Temporary Health Coverage.</a>  A Temporary Health Insurance Plan can offer you the coverage you need to fill the gap between now and the next Open Enrollment Period and there are many benefits to a short term health plan.  For instance, most temporary insurance plans are less expensive than regular health insurance plans.  They are a low-cost solution that could protect your financial security should you be faced with an <a href="http://familiesusa.org/product/dying-coverage-deadly-consequences-being-uninsured" target="_blank">unexpected illness or injury</a>.  You can also be approved for short term plans as soon as the very next day and coverage can be in place anywhere from 1 month to 11 months, whatever your circumstances require.</p>
<p>Although these plans won&#8217;t cover preexisting conditions and will not keep you from incurring a tax penalty (unless you are exempt), these plans can protect you in catastrophic circumstances and help give you the peace of mind that comes from knowing you will be covered in an emergency.  If you are still uninsured for 2016, <a href="http://www.nchealthplans.com/temporary/" target="_blank">consider a temporary health insurance plan</a>.</p>
<p>For more information on North Carolina insurance coverage, please visit our website at <a href="http://www.nchealthplans.com" target="_blank">www.nchealthplans.com </a>or call our toll free number 888-765-5400 and speak with one of our experienced and professional agents.</p>
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		<title>Short Term Medical  &#8211; Affordable Temporary Health Insurance</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Cathy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:11:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[During life transitions, you can’t afford to go without health insurance coverage.  Unexpected illnesses and accidents happen every day and the resulting medical bills can be disastrous.   Let a Short Term Medical plan offered by NC Health Plans provide you and your loved ones with the peace of mind you need at a price you [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.nchealthplans.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/bigstock-The-word-Health-surrounded-by-43388209.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-4403" src="https://www.nchealthplans.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/bigstock-The-word-Health-surrounded-by-43388209-300x283.jpg" alt="bigstock-The-word-Health-surrounded-by--43388209" width="300" height="283" srcset="https://www.nchealthplans.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/bigstock-The-word-Health-surrounded-by-43388209-300x283.jpg 300w, https://www.nchealthplans.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/bigstock-The-word-Health-surrounded-by-43388209.jpg 320w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>During life transitions, you can’t afford to go without health insurance coverage.  Unexpected illnesses and accidents happen every day and the resulting medical bills can be disastrous.   Let a <a href="http://www.nchealthplans.com/temporary/" target="_blank">Short Term Medical plan offered by NC Health Plans</a> provide you and your loved ones with the peace of mind you need at a price you can afford.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nchealthplans.com/temporary/" target="_blank">Apply today</a> and be covered as early as tomorrow!  Get coverage for the exact number of days needed and save 20% by making one up-front payment or pay as you go</p>
<p>Keep your own doctor and get 24-hour access to doctors by telephone.  Ensure your satisfaction with our 10-day money back guarantee.</p>
<p>Even a short period without <a href="http://www.nchealthplans.com/temporary/" target="_blank">health insurance</a> is not worth the risk. Get your FREE, no-obligation quote today!  Please do not cancel any existing medical insurance coverage until you have received written acceptance for coverage from Assurant Health.</p>
<p>For more information on <a href="http://www.nchealthplans.com/" target="_blank">health insurance coverage in North Carolina</a>, please visit our website at <a href="http://www.nchealthplans.com/">www.nchealthplans.com</a> or call our toll free number 888-765-5400 and speak with one of our professional agents. Our agency provides coverage for health insurance in North Carolina through <a href="http://www.nchealthplans.com/" target="_blank">Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC). </a>You may qualify for a 15% healthy lifestyle discount if you are in excellent health. Call us for details.</p>
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