Get Medical Catastrophe Loss Fund

CAT Fund benefits are provided to eligible claimants for the payment of medical and rehabilitative services, in excess of $100,000, which are medically necessary, reasonable, and accident related.

No, Pennsylvania doesn't require health insurance. Technically, all Americans are required to have health coverage under the Affordable Care Act, but the tax penalty for lacking coverage has been eliminated. Therefore, even if you don't have the required coverage, you don't have to pay a tax penalty.

Pennsylvania providers are required to participate in MCARE and must carry two layers of insurance: A base (or Primary) insurance policy obtained in the private market. An excess policy obtained by paying a surcharge to MCARE.

All PA residents who are citizens, U.S. nationals, or have a qualified immigration status can apply and enroll in health coverage through Pennie. Open Enrollment Period - Open enrollment for individual health coverage runs from November 1 through January 15.

As commissioner, Humphreys is charged with the responsibility of regulating the Commonwealth's insurance marketplace, overseeing licensed agents and insurance professionals, monitoring the financial landscape of companies doing business in Pennsylvania, educating consumers, and ensuring residents are treated fairly.

Mcare is a special fund within the State Treasury established, among other things, to ensure reasonable compensation for persons injured due to medical negligence.

Pennsylvania providers are required to participate in MCARE and must carry two layers of insurance: A base (or Primary) insurance policy obtained in the private market. An excess policy obtained by paying a surcharge to MCARE.