Temporary Medical Insurance


Temporary medical insurance plans are the most suitable for U.S. residents who are between jobs, laid off employee, new graduates or waiting for the insurance coverage through employer or anyone with temporary needs. Temporary medical insurance will generally cover injuries, accidents or new medical conditions that occur after the effective date of the policy. They will generally not cover any expenses related to pre-existing conditions, maternity, birth control or general check ups. Not all plans are available in all states.


Plan Details Comments
  • States: VA
  • Eligibility: U.S. citizens, permanent residents or those on valid and approved work or student visa or those residing in the U.S. for two consecutive years
  • States: Not available in CT, HI, NJ, NM, NY, MA, VT
  • Short term health insurance for 1-6 months or 1-12 months, depending upon the state
  • Eligibility: U.S. residents who live in the U.S. at the time of enrollment
  • States: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY
  • Up to 6 months or up to 11 months short term medical insurance
  • Eligibility: Anyone present in the U.S. legally
  • After deductible, pays 80% (or 100%) to $5,000, then 100% to $2 million
  • Details:    Brochure   |   Paper Application
  • From Humana
  • States: AL, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MI, MS, MO, NE, NM, OH, OK, TX, WI
  • 30 days to 12 months coverage
  • Eligibility: U.S. residents for at least 6 months
  • After deductible, pays 80% (or 100%) to $10,000, then 100% to $2 million
  • Details:   Brochure   |   Paper Application
  • From IHC / Standard Security Insruance Company of NY
  • States: Not available in CO, CT, MA, NJ, NY, TX, VT, WA
  • Monthly payment up to 6 months (12 months in some states) or single payment 30-180 days
  • Eligibility: U.S. residents for at least 12 months

Health insurance products are provided by licensed insurance agent/broker, Jagruti Khatri.