MRMIP stands for Major Risk Medical Insurance Program. MRMIP is California's insurance program for people with health problems who are not able to buy individual health insurance. It is an important resource for people who cannot buy insurance because no insurance company will cover them.
For more information about MRMIP, or to request an application for the program, contact MRMIP.
Contact MRMIP
1-800-289-6574 (many languages)
1-800-735-2929 (TTY)
www.mrmib.ca.gov/MRMIB/MRMIP.shtml
MRMIP Graduate Program
The following information applies only to people who are on the MRMIP Graduate Program.
Prior to September 30, 2007, you could stay on MRMIP coverage for only 36 months. After 36 months, you could then buy coverage from a MRMIP Graduate Program plan.
Health plans that sell individual health insurance in California were required to offer MRMIP Graduate Program coverage for MRMIP "graduates." The cost is 110% of the rate for regular MRMIP Program coverage.
MRMIP Graduate Program Plans
The DMHC oversees the following health plans that offer MRMIP Graduate Program coverage. Click on a plan to see its benefits, co-pays, and other costs, as well as information on enrollment and selecting providers. The plan's phone number is also listed. Contact the plan for the most recent up-to-date information.
Blue Cross of California PPO GIP Benefit Matrix
Blue Cross of California PPO GIP Rates
Blue Shield of California HMO GIP Benefit Matrix
Blue Shield of California HMO GIP Rates
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan GIP Benefit Matrix
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan GIP Rates - North
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan GIP Rates - South
Health Net of California, Inc.
Premium Rates for MRMIP Graduate Program Plans
The chart below shows the monthly premium rates and the geographic areas in California where plans offer coverage. Not all plans offer coverage in all areas or in every zip code in a county.
Rate Chart
The California Department of Insurance (www.insurance.ca.gov) also oversees some plans in the MRMIP Graduate Program. You may visit their web site for information on these plans.
