Massachusetts short-term health insurance is a temporary health insurance solution for people who know they will soon be receiving permanent health insurance coverage through a group health insurance or some other private, comprehensive health insurance option. Short-term health insurance plans are typically 1-6 month health insurance plans intended for those who have experienced a temporary loss of health insurance due to job loss, temporary reduction in hours or graduation. Short-term health insurance plans should not be used in place of permanent, comprehensive health insurance plans.
Since short-term health insurance plans are temporary basis health insurance plans, the coverage offered is minimal and usually only for emergencies. Short-term health insurance plans will not cover costs associated with routine health care, preventive health care and immunizations or dental and eye care. Moreover, short-term health insurance plans provide health insurance coverage for a limited time frame and once that period has passed, it may be difficult to purchase additional, permanent health insurance plans depending on the condition of your health.