Volume 14 No. 2		October 2010
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Are You Uninsured? Good News: DHA Expands Health Care Coverage Options

The Dirigo Health Agency (DHA) offers several health care coverage options for you and your family:

DirigoChoice. This is private health insurance coverage offered through Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT.
You can get help for paying the monthly costs depending on your:

Income;

Assets; and

Family size.

Pre-Existing Condition Plan. This is part of the health care reform bill that Congress passed in early 2010. OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT.
You can enroll if you:

Have been uninsured for six months;

Have been diagnosed with a serious medical condition, such as diabetes, asthma, leukemia; and

Are a US citizen, national or lawfully present in the US.

You can get help paying for the monthly costs depending on your:

Income;

Assets; and

Family size.

Part-time Worker Coverage Voucher. This helps part-time and seasonal workers buy health insurance through their employer’s plan. The program provides a voucher that pays for part of the monthly cost.
You can enroll if you:

Are a part-time or seasonal worker;

Have been uninsured for six months;

Earn less than

$32,490 (for an individual)

$63,810 (for a family of four); and

Have assets under

$60,000 for a household of 1

$120,000 for a household of 2 or more.

Get more information, or call the DHA at 1-877-892-8391 (TTY 1-207-287-4344).

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