On Friday, the administration announced it would stop allowing new enrollees in the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP).  Beginning February 16, 2013, the federally-run PCIP is suspending acceptance of new enrollment applications until further notice. PCIP will continue providing coverage to more than 100,000 people currently enrolled nationwide. 

The federal goverment is eliminating the $100 commission program aimed at brokers who assist consumers enrolling in the federal Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP).

Note: None of this should be taken as legal or tax advice. 

Premium rates for the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) have been reduced by up to 40%, and restrictions on enrollment have been removed. 

In July, 2010, the health reform bill created the Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion Plan (PCIP) to provide health insurance coverage to uninsurable citizens. Currently, 24 states (including District of Columbia) administer their own PCIP program. The federal government and HHS run the program on behalf of the remaining states.