 [ Symptoms ] 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 [ Disease ] 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 is available you can also call the 800 number for ehealth to get personalized help free of charge from a licensed broker