there may be short-term insurance options available between now and the first of 2014. some conditions are considered "gray area conditions. " if your friend has one working with a licensed agent who understands the plan in his area might be able to help him find short-term coverage. i recommend you contact ehealthinsurance. com to see what's available. you can also call the 800 number for ehealth to get personalized help (free of charge) from a licensed broker.
my friend has a pre-existing condition and was denied coverage earlier this year. he is still waiting to get insurance. is there anything he can do now or does he have to wait until next year to get insurance?