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LuckyCharms

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1. I don't see this being possible.

Reply to bluestarone (Original post)

Fri Aug 20, 2021, 11:05 AM

Aug 2021

It's kind of like them not paying for treatment for lung cancer patients who smoke, or not paying for liver disease treatment for people who drink excessively.

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Asking a question here for the smart ones we have onboard! [View all] bluestarone Aug 2021 OP

I don't see this being possible. LuckyCharms Aug 2021 #1

While they could deny coverage, I doubt they will... Ohio Joe Aug 2021 #2

This may help. ❤ littlemissmartypants Aug 2021 #3

TY saw this bluestarone Aug 2021 #4

Most have already shifted costs back to the patient Fresh_Start Aug 2021 #5

Agree! bluestarone Aug 2021 #6

Are you serious? womanofthehills Aug 2021 #7

The OP limited the policy to Covid 19 related treatment thucythucy Aug 2021 #8

Are YOU serious? bluestarone Aug 2021 #9

Some of them have already done something like that. I think it's a great idea. George II Aug 2021 #10

Yea it's time to do SOMETHING bluestarone Aug 2021 #11

I expect all of us will be paying higher insurance premiums soon as a result of anti-vaxxers. Midnight Writer Aug 2021 #12

Here's a simple answer... brooklynite Aug 2021 #13

Insurance plans already increase premiums and deductibles for smokers yellowdogintexas Aug 2021 #14

Companies may opt for this to keep premiums down JT45242 Aug 2021 #15

Not ACA compliant policies. Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #16

As it should be sarisataka Aug 2021 #17

Yes, and apparently they have forgotten Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #18