Employees may require North Carolina temporary health coverage for a variety of reasons. They could be between jobs but may also be employed temporarily or have only part time employment. North Carolina temp health insurance will also be required while waiting for permanent health insurance to begin and it can be a more affordable alternative to Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) insurance.

Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) do not typically service temporary medical insurance. North Carolina temporary medical insurance providers generally allow the insured party to receive care from any health care provider licensed to practice in the United States.

1. Gap coverage between long-term policies is the primary intent of temporary health insurance. North Carolina workers with temporary health insurance should expect to have standard health insurance in the future.

2. Temporary health insurance in North Carolina will generally provide protection against unforeseen illness or injury but usually does not cover preventative care or routine examinations.

3. Temporary health insurance in North Carolina is exempt from the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) which means that carriers are not required to issue or renew a policy.

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• Check for any provisions that would extend your coverage beyond the termination date of your temporary medical insurance. North Carolina temporary health care plans frequently cover total disabilities until you meet certain conditions, such as the maximum benefit has been paid, a certain time beyond the plan's termination date has elapsed or the treatment is no longer required. Many plans also provide a fixed benefit for follow-up care after the policy's termination date.