[RP TownTalk] low cost health insurance

[Alan Thompson and Sarah Wayland]

I have a friend at work who has a relative who lost insurance/job recently, 
and from Sarah's description to me a month ago (but she didn't provide me with 
links) found a similar program run by the state of Maryland.  Details are at

http://www.marylandhealthinsuranceplan.state.md.us/

It seems to be aimed at people who can't buy insurance because of pre-existing 
conditions, but states on the eligibility page:

Maryland residents may also qualify for MHIP under the following conditions:
    * You lost your employer-sponsored group insurance and the continuation of 
benefits you elected has run out, or
    * You have a pension from the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, are at 
least 55 years old and are not entitled to Medicare, or
    * Your job has been affected by competition from international trade

	Alan

On Wednesday 18 March 2009 16:37:15 Sarah Wayland wrote:
> The economy is happening here in Riverdale Park too. I keep
> discovering that friends are unable to get decent health insurance. I
> recently learned of a program for low-cost health insurance and wanted
> to pass the information along in case anyone finds that they need it.
> There are income restrictions, but it is very affordable and the
> coverage is quite good.
>
> Priority Partners
> www.ppmco.org
> 1-800-654-9728
> helps with prescription & healthcare costs
>
> Baltimore Health Care Access Inc.,
> 410-649-0500
> http://www.bhca.org/
> Qualification, costs, description of benefits:
> http://www.bhca.org/pdf%20and%20Word/mchpflyer2.pdf
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