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TRUCKING OPPORTUNITIES HIGH-RISK RELIEF continued from page 16 private market irrespective of any preexisting condition. In the state HRPs analyzed in the GAO report, premium levels were an average 129 percent of standard market rates, which equates to a potential savings of almost $110 monthly in premi- um costs for national HRP enrollees. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services gave all states the option of administering the na- tional HRP themselves, in some cases alongside their own HRPs. The HOW TO GET HIGH- RISK COVERAGE Have you been denied health coverage because of an existing or past medical condition? To get coverage, first see if you live in one of 31 states (plus the District of Columbia) that are administering the new national high-risk pool (HRP): Check our “States administering the national HRP” list. A full list of states with their own HRPs, including contact information for relevant state departments, is available at www. naschip.org. Click link under “Member States.” IF YOU’RE IN ONE OF THE 31: 1. Call your state’s health services department for application information. Some states, including California and Illinois, have waiting lists for their state HRPs, but the new national HRP should be open to new applicants. 2. Be sure to request information on the new national HRP, known officially as the “Preex- isting Condition Insurance Plan.” The national pool may represent a more affordable option than your state’s HRP, such as it may exist, as long you meet its requirements. IF YOU’RE NOT IN ONE OF THE 31: 1. Visit healthcare.gov for information on joining the national pool; you may also obtain infor- mation about your state’s plan and other insur- ance options at this newly created site. 2. Be prepared to provide proof of the following to obtain coverage in the national HRP: • That you have been without creditable health insurance coverage for the last six months. • That you are a citizen or legal resident of the United States. • That you have been denied health insurance due to a preexisting condition or something else in your medical history. ANNUAL SPENDING CAPS: For those enrolled in the national high-risk pool, out-of-pocket spending limits for 2010 are $5,950 for individu- als, $11,900 for families. Compare these figures to the average yearly premium costs alone for enrollees in existing state high-risk pools of $5,820. If your state has its own HRP and you qualify for it and the national pool, compare key features, such as monthly premium, level of cov- erage, deductibles and provider network. ONLY OUR TRAILERS ARE FLAT. NEW HUNT DRIVERS RECEIVE A 3¢ PER MILE INCREASE. With 83 years in specialized freight, we’ve seen our share of tough times. And recoveries. Frankly, our current opportunities feel like the latter. So, we’re adding experienced drivers to our fleet. And increasing starting pay 3¢ per practical mile to a range of 39¢ to 42¢ depending on experience. MAXIMUM PAY CAP RAISED. We are also honoring our time-tested practice of taking care of our veteran Hunt drivers by increasing their maximum pay cap. So much for flat. Call or apply online today. JOIN OUR TEAM 888-228-9685 | hunttransportation.com Visit www.truckersnews.hotims.com and enter 369 AUGUST 2010 TRUCKERS NEWS 75 Untitled-9 1 6/4/10 9:14 AM TRUCKERSNEWSDRIVERJOBS.COM STATES ADMINISTERING THE NATIONAL HRP Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mis- souri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, applications HHS began receiving July 1 are coming from enrollees in states that had not arranged to ad- minister the national pool them- selves. Thirty-one states, listed here, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylva- nia, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin will do so. These states include both 22 states with their own existing HRPs and 9 without. Providing access to federal dol- lars, furthermore, the national HRP