Fact Sheet – Temporary High Risk Pool Program

The creation of a high risk pool program was proposed by Congressional Republicans and included in the historic new health reform law to help provide affordable health insurance coverage to people who are uninsured because of pre-existing conditions. States may choose whether and how they participate in the program, which is funded entirely by the Federal government.

Background on the temporary high risk pool program is available at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.