The state of Arizona has eliminated the short term health insurance program to save about $8.35 million as AZ tries to reduce a $2 billion budget deficit.
The program, which ended July 15, provided short term health coverage for Arizona residents who are ineligible for Medicare because they must wait two years after receiving a disability determination before enrolling in Medicare.
About 1,300 people in Arizona with disabilities had no health coverage because of the rule, so the program was created two years ago to allow them to pay a premium to gain coverage through AHCCCS until they were eligible for Medicare.
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