Published August 05. 2010 05:00PM
Pennsylvania's health plan for uninsured adults with pre-existing medical conditions, PA Fair Care, is now taking applications.
Benefits will include preventive care, physician services, diagnostic testing, hospitalization, mental health services and prescriptions. The cost to enrollees is a subsidized premium of $283.20 a month.To be eligible for PA Fair Care, applicants must:• Be a U.S. citizen or lawful resident• Be a Pennsylvania resident• Have a pre-existing health condition• Be uninsured for the previous six monthsThe program has initial funding to serve about 3,500 people. Eligible applicants will be enrolled on a first-come basis.To apply, applications can be completed online at
www.PAFairCare.com. Those without Internet access may apply with assistance from the toll-free helpline, 1-888-767-7015 (TTY 1-888-767-7018) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.