More consumers will be turning to the short-term insurance to address temporary lapses in coverage as the exchanges experience technical glitches, according to a report by HealthPocket. Jeff Smedsrud, president of Healthcare.com said, “Short-term medical plan may make sense for some people facing a health insurance coverage lapse for a limited period of time, but these consumers should understand the restrictions and the rules of these plans before enrolling.” For more information, visit HealthPocket.com.