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What does Short-Term Health Plan mean?

Temporary coverage that may not include the ACA's full consumer protections, benefit package, or pre-existing-condition rules.

Illustration — not a plan price

Compare exclusions, benefit limits, renewal rules, prescriptions, network, and pre-existing-condition language with an ACA-compliant plan.

The actual plan document controls. Verify its definitions, network, exclusions, dates, and amounts before relying on the illustration.

Definitions here are never for sale — no plan is recommended on a comprehension page.

Source: CMS — Short-term, limited-duration insurance final rules · Verified 2026-08-11 · Reviewed by the MedicalRecords.com editorial team · Last reviewed August 11, 2026

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