What is the best way to transfer private coverage from one state to another? (plan, California)

[Surfertx]

I'm confused on what is the best way to keep health coverage during my move from Houston, TX to Southern California. I did call my current insurance (BCBSTX) and they said they have no coverage out of state. Therefore will I need to purchase private insurance before I move to CA and end my BCBSTX coverage so that I don't end up paying for 2 premiums?

[Flamingo13]

So what is your question? You've gotten your answer.

[reed303]

Schedule the cancellation of the old for the same day as the new policy starts.

[ContraPagan]

Originally Posted by reed303

Schedule the cancellation of the old for the same day as the new policy starts.

The old policy should end BEFORE the new policy starts, preferably the day before, so there is no gap in coverage.

[Surfertx]

Originally Posted by ContraPagan

The old policy should end BEFORE the new policy starts, preferably the day before, so there is no gap in coverage.

So basically cancel the old policy as I'm boarding the plane to CA and have the new policy start the same day?

[Flamingo13]

You simply have the insurance for a specific period - your start your new policy as of x-day (the first of the month) - you don't (and shouldn't) tell them on the last day - you are over-thinking this.

[Surfertx]

Originally Posted by reed303

Schedule the cancellation of the old for the same day as the new policy starts.

Thank you that is what I was looking for.

[ContraPagan]

Originally Posted by Surfertx

So basically cancel the old policy as I'm boarding the plane to CA and have the new policy start the same day?

No, you arrange to have the old policy end on one day and the new policy start the following day.