The new federal Affordable Care Act created the temporary Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan to give individuals with pre-existing conditions who have been uninsured for at least six months, access to health insurance.

States could choose to let the federal government run the plan or to run the plan themselves. Washington State chose to run the plan itself, in conjunction with its current high risk pool, the Washington State Health Insurance Pool (WSHIP).

Under the agreement with the federal government, the Office of the Insurance Commissioner is responsible for marketing and outreach activities. The purpose of outreach activities is to ensure that folks who can benefit from the plan are informed about the plan. More on the 2011 outreach plan.

Resources available to consumer groups, media and others:

Printable Brochure (PDF)
PCIP-WA Fact Sheet
- English (PDF)
- Español (PDF)
Web Button Can be posted on your website to link to PCIP-WA.
General Information with Hot-Link s Use this as web or e-mail content.
Sample Newsletter Language Use this to share information about the PCIP-WA program via electronic or print newsletters.
Sample Web Copy - use this to share information about PCIP-WA with your online readers.
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Updated 10/20/2011

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