"That provision, however, leaves the door open to policy denials — or higher charges — if your coverage lapses. “If you get laid off or lose your job and do have a coverage gap, they would be able to deny you, they would be able to charge more and put limits on your insurance,” says Cynthia Cox, associate director of KFF. She notes that the policy does benefit those who can afford coverage, but “doesn't really get at the affordability issue.”
"That provision, however, leaves the door open to policy denials — or higher charges — if your coverage lapses. “If you get laid off or lose your job and do have a coverage gap, they would be able to deny you, they would be able to charge more and put limits on your insurance,” says Cynthia Cox, associate director of KFF. She notes that the policy does benefit those who can afford coverage, but “doesn't really get at the affordability issue.”
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