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Javaman

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2. Because of the history of cancer in my family...

Reply to Dawgs (Original post)

Mon Sep 10, 2012, 09:09 AM

Sep 2012

I have to get a colonoscopy every 3 years.

This last time, it was completely covered as preventative health care.

Prior my insurance only covered about 40% of it and the rest was out of pocket (about 700 bucks)

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"I was 25.. under my parents plan.. had skin cancer removed" "How has Obamacare helped you?" [View all] Dawgs Sep 2012 OP

5 weeks ago my hours at the lab were cut in half magical thyme Sep 2012 #1

Because of the history of cancer in my family... Javaman Sep 2012 #2

Stories like yours and others will slowly change people's minds. Thanks. Dawgs Sep 2012 #4

Turned 50 this past year, had my first colonoscopy Ishoutandscream2 Sep 2012 #5

It forced my insurer to provide.. ananda Sep 2012 #3

Helped close the "donut hole." Nine Sep 2012 #6