The OCIIO has published an interim final rule with comment period implementing the ACA’s temporary high risk health insurance pool program. This program, which is intended to provide affordable health insurance coverage to uninsured individuals with pre-existing conditions, will continue until January 1, 2014, when health insurance exchanges are operational. Key issues addressed in the rule include administration of the program, eligibility and enrollment, benefits, premiums, funding, and appeals and oversight rules. The rule is effective July 30, 2010, and comments will be accepted until September 28, 2010.