AdultBasic, which began nine years ago, is scheduled to end Monday night. Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurers have declined to put more money into the program, and Gov. Tom Corbett and the Legislature's Republican leaders said there's no state money to continue it.

Corbett has blamed his predecessor, Democrat Ed Rendell, for continuing to add people to the rolls of adultBasic, but not ensuring enough money was in place.

Corbett said he's focused on assembling a budget plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1. He's scheduled to deliver his budget proposal to the Legislature on March 8 and he will have to address a projected $4 billion-plus deficit.

Balandiat said Monday he'll enroll in a subsidized plan through a Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurer. One option for enrollees is to sign up for the Blues' "Special Care" programs, which offer more limited coverage for a premium of about $162 a month -- several times higher the $36 monthly adultBasic premium.

Balandiat, an out-of-work Pittsburgh resident, said the Special Care plan caps lab testing coverage at $1,000 annually.

Enrollees who are losing their coverage can call call or 1-800-GO-BASIC (1-800-462-2742) or visit www.insurance.pa.gov.

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