OT - Unemployed - COBRA running out

I'm currently unemployed and looking for work, but nothing's come up yet.  I've been paying COBRA from a previous job and am about to exhaust that option (I can carry it through May).  I've been told by a couple people now (one who works at BCBS) that I should apply for individual insurance and get a denial based on pre-existing conditions so that it would be easier to get on State care in case I don't have anything else in place by June 1st.

I've talked to an agent who sent me info on MCHA (MN Comprehensive Health Care).  He said that he could send a letter to bypass my getting a denial for this based on my pre-existing conditions and that it could start June 1st.  One deductible option has my premiums only about $25 more than my current COBRA payments.

I'm just wondering if anyone else out there has any other info on other plans I might qualify for?  With my pre-existing conditions, I don't see myself getting approved for individual insurance.  I'm still looking for work, but I need to be ready with something by June 1st.

Thanks!

Hi Nancy!
I don't have any info, but just wanted to offer you a hug - this stuff is not easy to deal with, just keep your focus and your chin up! It WILL work out.

Thanks, Amy.  I sure hope so!

Hi Nancy!!

So sorry abt the insurance stuff.

Tell me what kind of work you are looking for and where do you live?

Thanks...at least I have an option for now.  I graduated with a degree in Health Information Technology, so am looking for a job in the medical records area (Release of Information, Coding, Abstracting, Scanning...just something!).  However, the few callbacks I have had are all looking for someone with prior experience.  You know that story.  ;)

Nancy,

On the pages here, I I see an ad for coding done at home, M-TEC  I will try to grab the website, but I keep seeing the ad on OH after posting a msg.

Karen