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24. Well, they didn't ask it so forwardly.

Reply to pnwmom (Reply #23)

Fri Apr 5, 2013, 08:17 PM

Apr 2013

They make you fill out your history. They will grant you coverage if you put nothing down.

The problem is if you go in for treatment, they will start looking into your history to see if you lied about any preexisting conditions. If they find out you did lie, they will stop coverage and demand their money back for any treatment.

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"No, there is no way that we will cover preexisting mental health issues." [View all] Gravitycollapse Apr 2013 OP

When will Obamacare kick in for pre-existing conditions? randome Apr 2013 #1

2014 nt Deep13 Apr 2013 #8

Less than 9 months from now this BS will end. kestrel91316 Apr 2013 #16

I understand what he means. It's offered to those who need it, if it's not pre-existing. Honeycombe8 Apr 2013 #2

I'm not stupid. I know about the preexisting condition clauses. Gravitycollapse Apr 2013 #3

Then why were you surprised? nt Honeycombe8 Apr 2013 #15

How long did you wait after getting the insurance pnwmom Apr 2013 #21

I applied for the mental healthcare premium immediately. Gravitycollapse Apr 2013 #22

So, in order to get mental health coverage, pnwmom Apr 2013 #23

Well, they didn't ask it so forwardly. Gravitycollapse Apr 2013 #24

That doesn't kick in until next year Warpy Apr 2013 #6

Ahhhh, I see. Next year. nt Honeycombe8 Apr 2013 #17

Don't let this stop you Flying Squirrel Apr 2013 #4

Basically, the entire point of Michael Moore's movie "Sicko". n/t A HERETIC I AM Apr 2013 #5

They will under Obamacare BainsBane Apr 2013 #7

I hope Obama feels great knowing I have to pay 900 dollars a month for meds... Gravitycollapse Apr 2013 #9

There might be other options BainsBane Apr 2013 #11

What other options? I've already looked. Gravitycollapse Apr 2013 #12

If you want to PM I can offer some suggestions BainsBane Apr 2013 #13

Did you see the above post? You'll be covered for mental health starting next year...thank Obama. Honeycombe8 Apr 2013 #19

Why would I thank Obama for letting them hold me upsidedown and shake for change in my pockets? Gravitycollapse Apr 2013 #20

Someone hands you something on a platter, and you're complaining the platter wasn't given sooner? Honeycombe8 Apr 2013 #26

"I suspect you just like to complain." - Nailed it. I just love complaining about being robbed. Gravitycollapse Apr 2013 #27

The ACA is not a gift on a platter. The insurance companies will figure out a way to screw people DearHeart Apr 2013 #28

Have you figured out yet how much you will be paying for insurance after pnwmom Apr 2013 #25

Can we spell single payer for all? nm rhett o rick Apr 2013 #10

Next stop on this train will be 'You're CURED! It's a MIRACLE!' freshwest Apr 2013 #14

We are set genetically from the first moment, so the insurance industry can virtually pull the indepat Apr 2013 #18