I don’t understand why health insurers won’t take pre-existing conditions. I have diabetes but otherwise I’m healthy as a horse. I haven’t been in a hospital or emergency room in years. Why is it such a big deal? Diabetes No … Continue reading
I’ll be getting married in 37 days and 14 hours (but who’s counting?). I’m planning to go onto my husband’s health plan. I told HR this, and they said, “Oh, we’ll save some money on you then!” I didn’t say … Continue reading
How many employees does a company have to have in order to be required to offer health insurance? I work for a big outfit in the tourist industry. I’m wondering whether I’ll be getting health insurance next year. Still Uninsured … Continue reading
I’ve been taking a new drug for my asthma and it’s working beautifully. When I went to get it filled last time, the drug store told me it wasn’t covered any more. Can a health plan stop covering a medicine … Continue reading
I have MS and no health insurance. I lost health insurance when I had to leave my job. How can I get coverage? Not Sure Where To Turn Dear Not Sure Where To Turn, It depends what state you live … Continue reading
Is Crone’s Disease a pre-existing condition if I have been discharged from further treatment? I’m worried that I won’t be able to get health insurance, even though I’m perfectly fine! Crone Free Dear Crone Free, The pre-existing condition problem only … Continue reading
I applied for my own health insurance a little while ago, and the insurance agent told me that I was turned down. I didn’t get any reason for this or any letter from the agent or the company. The agent … Continue reading
Can the insurer cancel my plan if I don’t tell them all of my pre-existing conditions? I’m going to be applying for my own coverage soon: because of my health, I can only work part-time and part-timers don’t get the … Continue reading
I had a minor but expensive surgery in February. I lost my health insurance in March, when I lost my job. Will the insurance still pay for my surgery even though I no longer have it? I’m supposed to go … Continue reading
I’m pregnant and have no health insurance. My boyfriend bugged out when he heard about the baby, so I won’t be getting any help from him. How much is it going to cost to have this baby? And how can … Continue reading
