The Medical Freedom Channel

“As Michigan explores new ways to cover consumers who have lost their health coverage, the Legislature is looking to 34 states that have created high-risk health insurance pools as a possible blueprint. High-risk pools provide health insurance to people with costly medical problems — often those who can’t afford to pay the higher costs insurance companies charge for serious health problems incurred after a health policy is first written. The coverage can cost as much as 150% more than healthier people pay, according to several insurance industry groups and nonprofit organizations. For instance, in some states, high-risk pool coverage costs consumers $500 to $1,000 a month in addition to a $1,000 annual deductible.” (01/30/08)