How might a patient be affected by the imposition of a preexisting condition period after changing insurance policies? What might the medical office manager tell the patient to prepare him for this possibility?

What will be an ideal response?

A patient who is under treatment for a chronic condition, such as diabetes or asthma, may have difficulty paying for needed medical care and medications if such a patient had to go without any insurance coverage during a preexisting condition period. The medical office manager may want to discuss this possibility with the patient in a private location.