I take the first paragraph to mean that they will factor it in as something that will cause rates to be higher for the people in question. Canceling or denying coverage to people with a long history of visits to the hospital for domestic abuse is in line with what happens in all lines of insurance. People who frequently have at fault car accidents, DUIs, and speeding tickets are canceled as well. I would think that the cancellation would not necessarily be the rule, rather the exception, and that as with other factors the longer it's been since something like that has happened the less a factor it is when determining acceptability.
Edit: I meant to say the third paragraph, not first.
Edit: I meant to say the third paragraph, not first.
This message last edited by Brian on 16/09/2009 at 03:07:57 AM
Getting Beaten Up by Your Husband is a Pre-existing Condition
15/09/2009 11:23:49 PM
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The Huffington Post?
15/09/2009 11:29:28 PM
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there are plenty of other sources you could find if you like
16/09/2009 12:52:51 AM
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If you want to link a real news source then it is worth looking into
16/09/2009 02:33:32 PM
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Umm....if the person is still in that relationship, then it seems like a pretty smart practice to me
15/09/2009 11:34:00 PM
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wow if only all women were as smart and strong as you
16/09/2009 12:48:26 AM
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And where exactly does this article, or my reply say anything about anything you just said?
16/09/2009 01:09:54 AM
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It's a "women's issue." Don't go bringing rational thought into it.
16/09/2009 01:33:21 AM
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I think we're understanding this article differently.
16/09/2009 02:02:47 AM
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I think we probably are.
16/09/2009 02:56:46 AM
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That logic is ridiculous. I could make that claim about anything.
16/09/2009 05:45:08 AM
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Do you have any idea how insurance works?
16/09/2009 06:12:10 AM
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Yes, I do know how insurance works. Using that as an excuse for denial is still unethical and sick. *NM*
16/09/2009 06:58:36 PM
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If I understand it, they can make that claim about almost anything.
16/09/2009 03:20:14 PM
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The margins of profit in the health insurance industry are so razor thin that they have to do it
16/09/2009 07:59:18 PM
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How completely stupid, ignorant or self-entitled are you? Do you even understand insurance at ALL?
16/09/2009 01:58:46 AM
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Awww, your righteous indignation is so cute!
16/09/2009 02:12:41 AM
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agreement
16/09/2009 02:28:03 AM
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Well the issue seems to be whether it's a pre-existing condition.
16/09/2009 04:51:33 AM
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Ah! I was wondering when you would rear your ugly head on this board.
16/09/2009 05:48:14 AM
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Yeah, no.
16/09/2009 06:08:02 AM
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But I thought my Uterus made me Evil and Stupid?
16/09/2009 01:19:15 PM
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Nobody has been lying to YOU....now if other women were told the same..that's different.
*NM*
17/09/2009 01:50:01 AM
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I could understand an increased rate or altered benefits
16/09/2009 02:32:46 AM
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Re: I could understand an increased rate or altered benefits
16/09/2009 03:25:58 AM
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just as a note, some companies do insure to a practically "unlimited" level
16/09/2009 03:47:34 AM
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Re: just as a note, some companies do insure to a practically "unlimited" level
16/09/2009 03:54:02 AM
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entirely seperate
16/09/2009 04:06:01 AM
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Well since there was no actual rate of denial given we don't know how comon it is
16/09/2009 03:03:14 PM
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Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY) States Why Public Healthcare Is Essential in Reform.
16/09/2009 03:57:01 PM
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A friend of mine who worked for an insurance company once told me...
17/09/2009 12:35:46 AM
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