Recently, several large commercial insurance carriers volunteered to include information on the plan in all insurance denial letters. Carriers that report they are including such language in their turndown letters include, but are not limited to: Wellpoint, Humana, United Health Group, and several of the Blue Cross/Blue Shield plans.

Resources available to consumer groups, media, states and others include:

PCIP - This website offers information about eligibility, benefits and more. Consumers can find online and print applications for the plan in their state. FAQs are also available to help both organizations and consumers better understand the program. Web Badge - A new website button was released today that groups can post on their website to link to PCIP. To add the button to your website, visit www.HealthCare/stay_connected.html and embed the code listed. Newsletter and Website Drop-in Language - Also released today, this language is ready for consumer groups, state or local governments or other organizations to simply drop into their newsletters or post on their websites to help educate consumers about their health insurance options. To find this language, visit www.HealthCare/center/brochures. Posters and Brochures - Organizations can download or print English and Spanish language brochures and posters about PCIP to share with consumers. Find the brochures and posters here, www.HealthCare/center/brochures.

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