Many Social Security disability claimants have no medical insurance while they were waiting for a favorable decision on their claims. The following information from a May 31, 2011, press release issued by the US Department of Health and Human Services, may be a viable option:

Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP)
This federally-funded program is called the California Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP). The PCIP offers health coverage to medically-uninsurable individuals who live in California. The program is available for individuals who have not had health coverage in the 6 months prior to applying. The California PCIP is run by the Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board (MRMIB).

For more information, including eligibility, plan benefits and rates, as well as information on how to apply, visit www.pcip.gov.