To be eligible for the plans you must answer the following questions then
proceed to rates
Rate page.
Option A applies if age 55 and Under
For those persons over 55 please answer the following questions to determine
your rate catergory
Questions number 1
Within the 12 months prior to the date of application have you taken or have
you been advised to take a total of 3 or more prescribed medications , (including
inhalers, but excluding vitamins and minerals) for one or more medical conditions,
other than a Minor Ailment or the following medical conditions:
thyroid, glaucoma, allergies, eczema, heartburn, menopause, migraines and
sleeping disorders? NO
Yes
Minor Ailment means a conditions which did not require the use of medications for a period of greater than 30 days and did not require follow-up referral visit to a registered medical practitioner, or which did not require hospitalization or intervention.
If You answer NO to question 1 , move to Option A or continue to question two for lower rate qualifications
Question 2
Within the 12 months prior to the date of application, have you been treated
(including the use of prescribed medication ) or diagnosed with a major medical
conditions? Yes
No
** Major Medical condition means a condition , which required the use of
medication for a period of greater than 30 days or which required follow-up
or a referral visit to a registered medical practitioner or which required
a surgical intervention.
If you answer Yes to question two , rate class B applies and if you
answer No options C applies
Proceed to rates
based on the following
HMA
Persons 55 & under
No eligibility questions required Option A applies
Persons 56-69
Options "A" applies or may answer Question #1 to determine if eligible
for lower rate options
If the applicant answers "Yes" to question #1 Option applies. If the
applicant answers "NO" to question #1 Option "A" applies, or continue to
question s#2 for Lower rates options.
If the applicant answers"Yes" to questions #2 . Option "B" applies. If the applicant answers "NO" to questions #2 Option "C " applies.
Persons 70-75
May not be eligible to purchase this coverage , must answer Questions #1
to determine eligibility
If the applicant answers"Yes" to Questions #1, the applicant is not eligible
to purchase this coverage. IF the applicant answers"No" to questions
#1 Options "A" applies or continue to question #2 for lower rate options.
If the applicant ansers "Yes" to Questions #2.Option "B" applies . If the applicant answers "NO" to Questions #2 Option "C" applies.
HMS & HMX
Persons 69 & Under
NO eligibility Questions required -HMS or HMX rates apply
Persons 70-89
May not be eligible to purchase this coverage , must answer Question #1 to
determine eligibility