Sebelius: Department to implement temporary high risk pool program

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will announce one of the first steps the Department is taking to implement the temporary high risk pool program called for in the new health reform law on a conference call with reporters at 12:30 p.m. EDT. The new reform law calls for the creation of a program which will help ensure adults, who are uninsured because of pre-existing conditions, have access to affordable insurance.

Sebelius will make brief remarks. Staff from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will be available on the call to answer questions from members of the media.