individual seeking medical/dental insurance as part of
Hairdresser/cosmotologist/barber assoc; so i may qualify and
pre-existing conditions would be covered. Please help -individual
lives in Florida. Her husband and children receive disability and
social security benefits, she is 39-does she qualify for medicaid?

There are alot of insurances now that are not necesarily regular
insurances but give discount plans on Health, eye, chiro,
prescription, and Dental services.  Try dental plans.com for these
discount dental plans.  They allow pre-exsisting conditions.  If you
are looking for regular insurance plans then try a regular carrier
like Cigna, Blue Cross Blue shield, or for dental insurance, try Delta
Dental.  You can access these businesses by doing a search on the web.
 Also Medicaid is income qualifying and if your husband is on it then
you should be eligible for medicaid.  It is a income qualifying
program.  Oh if you need a medical, dental, chrio., eye, and dental
coverage then those discounted plans I mentioned above can be very
beneficial since most offer 50-80 percent off of already dicounted
services and you have the freedom of choosing you doctor anytime with
any pre-exhisting medical conditions.  I hope this helps.

Please forward discount health carriers in Florida that will cover
pre-existing conditions for an Individual. Our info tells us only
individuals part of a GROUP, are covered for pre-existing
conditions.She lives in Lee County.We would like access to leading
medical facilities,not clinics; a prescription plan,and resonable
co-pay fees. Help if you can-Janice Winter  (She does not qualify for
medicaid; A social worker at a local hospital has informed her of a
sort of sliding scale insurance sposored by the state,but she has
waited weeks to be interviewed for approval qualifications. My family
is willing to pay for a decent plan within reason.)

In my experience, even people with the most minor preexisting
conditions get turned down for individual insurance plans. But you can
always try an agent at www.ehealthinsurance.com (they have a 24-hour
toll free number you can call also) and tell them right up front about
the preexisting conditions.  I would try to get the very best blue
cross blue sheild individual plan your state offers.bIt is my
understanding they can't turn anyone away.

I had the same problem when looking for health insurance due to numerous sports 
injuries I suffered in high school. I think the best way to get the exact solution 
you need is to contact a small local Florida insurance agent. I got mine from 
Hassel Financial at <a
href="http:www.theagencyforhealthinsurance.com">
www.theagencyforhealthinsurance.com </a>Local agents always seem to
care more, and I like knowing I can call someone who I know if I have
any questions
about my policy, or (wish not) I had another accident.