SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Alarms Sound On Short-Term Health Plans

Critics say shift could put GI patients at risk

On Aug. 1, the Trump administration released its final rule for short-term, limited-duration health plans. This rule extends the length of short-term plans from less than three months to 364 days. Typically costing less than what’s available on health insurance exchanges under the Affordable Care Act, these plans are pitched as temporary options for people who lack employer coverage or do contract-based work. However, they also can deny coverage for preexisting conditions, and patient