“You’re right, health insurance companies also make money when their policy holders do not need medical care. They handle this by refusing to cover people who are statistically likely to get sick in the future.”
I informed you that in the state of New York they cannot do that.
You’re assuming my concern is only for myself. The petition that started all this is for all of the United States.
“And, double whammy, they can use that pre-existing condition requirement as an excuse to drop your coverage after they’ve collected premiums for years (when, suddenly, you need it), by claiming that anything wrong with you was pre-existing at the time you signed up.”
No insurance company can drop you unless you stop making payment. They can only not renew your policy.
Uh, no, at least not nationwide. There is plenty written about policy rescissions, or you can watch testimony from a Congressional hearing about it. It’s perfectly legal, and the fundamental reason we need a public option.
If you are not mocking me and you do need advice on insurance you can email me. I know A LOT about insurance. StephanieStreisand@gmail.com
I do and I will!
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This American Life did a great piece on recissions...the congressional hearings...
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yay ben. i learned what an elastic good was from watching the wire.
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The Public Option is a mistake. While the concept is nice (provide a public subsidised plan for those who can’t afford...
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