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MineralMan

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4. So do I, but I'm on Medicare now, and the

Tue May 2, 2017, 10:18 AM

May 2017

supplements sold by the insurance companies don't seem to care about them. The danger zone is largest among people who have not reached the age of Medicare eligibility, but who have any sort of condition that is considered by the insurance company to be a risk, and that's a long, long list of conditions.

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Pre-Existing Conditions - If You're over 50, You Haz 'Em. [View all] MineralMan May 2017 OP

If you are female of any age you have them. nt DURHAM D May 2017 #1

So it seems to me. MineralMan May 2017 #8

Women have always been rated up. DURHAM D May 2017 #14

Yes, and very unfairly so. MineralMan May 2017 #15

Simply being female... 2naSalit May 2017 #35

I have a number of pre-existing conditions. Gothmog May 2017 #2

So do I, but I'm on Medicare now, and the MineralMan May 2017 #4

Medicare Supplemental Plans (Medigap) - do they raise premiums based on age? progree May 2017 #28

I chose a Medicare (Cost) supplement MineralMan May 2017 #33

Thanks much for the info! I fear surprise medical bills from a surprise out-of-network provider progree May 2017 #41

You definitely need to confirm that everyone's in system if MineralMan May 2017 #47

Thanks! progree May 2017 #51

One thing that most people miss about the 80/20 split ... hedda_foil May 2017 #61

The danger is to people over 55 who have been laid off by their companies. redstatebluegirl May 2017 #58

AND to people of any age who went ahead and had Hortensis May 2017 #83

Exactly! redstatebluegirl May 2017 #84

I'm a female over 50. cwydro May 2017 #3

I hate you MFM008 May 2017 #5

I love exercise. cwydro May 2017 #65

You're fortunate, then. MineralMan May 2017 #7

Well then I HAVE to assume Brainstormy May 2017 #9

Um yeah, it sure isn't what I'd like it to be lol. cwydro May 2017 #70

68 and no pre existing conditions HockeyMom May 2017 #36

Just the fact mercuryblues May 2017 #38

Yup, in many states, women paid more. MineralMan May 2017 #39

I'm over 60 and all I take are vitamins. calimary May 2017 #46

Good for you IronLionZion May 2017 #57

Certainly true. cwydro May 2017 #72

I'm 55, and I don't have any either...thankfully. Knock wood, etc. adigal May 2017 #62

Unfortunately, the insurance companies don't see it that way ecstatic May 2017 #68

I'm on Medicare, but take no meds either womanofthehills May 2017 #71

+1000 smirkymonkey May 2017 #6

Truth... Wounded Bear May 2017 #10

Yes. Sadly, the insurance companies consistently raised MineralMan May 2017 #12

"reduce the Medicare age to 50" was one of the ACA provisions in 2008. was dropped so the Act passed Sunlei May 2017 #22

Yeah, several progressive measures were briefly considered and then dropped... Wounded Bear May 2017 #23

If Republicans stopped pushing all the stuff to benefit 'for profit' Corps & dropped medicare to age Sunlei May 2017 #26

If they're over 50 and supporting Trump, I want them to suffer horribly. My KingCharlemagne May 2017 #11

I don't want anyone to suffer. What I want is for people to get MineralMan May 2017 #13

Well to be perfectly cynical malaise May 2017 #16

Yes, of course. MineralMan May 2017 #17

Isn't that the truth malaise May 2017 #24

You know, it's a wonder we survived our childhood at all... MineralMan May 2017 #34

Well they let us hurt ourselves malaise May 2017 #40

But at least we rode bikes Ron Obvious May 2017 #54

Very true malaise May 2017 #55

My husband (73) hasn't ever smoked, drank and always ate sensibly. sarge43 May 2017 #25

Yep - old is a pre-existing condition if you're lucky enough to grown old : malaise May 2017 #27

Age affects us all, healthcare-wise. The Insurance companies MineralMan May 2017 #43

Free single payer for all is the only decent solution HoneyBadger May 2017 #52

45 is America's pre-existing condition. forgotmylogin May 2017 #18

I see what you did there... Wounded Bear May 2017 #20

Yes! Exactly! Lyricalinklines May 2017 #59

+1 uponit7771 May 2017 #66

Yep. 50+ year old with mild to moderate psoriasis, otherwise healthy Freethinker65 May 2017 #19

Yes. Although you're otherwise healthy, MineralMan May 2017 #21

My daughter has psoriasis. However, the Doc diagnosed it as seborrhea dermatitis. progressoid May 2017 #31

Atopic dermatitis HockeyMom May 2017 #44

Over 50 LittleGirl May 2017 #29

Life as far as I'm concerned is a "pre-existing condition". mwooldri May 2017 #30

I remember being afraid to see a doctor cilla4progress May 2017 #32

If the Republicans get their way on health care PA Democrat May 2017 #37

Another example: arthritis--many people over 50 have at least spooky3 May 2017 #42

Another: prostrate cancer sarge43 May 2017 #45

Typically, though, that occurs after Medicare age. MineralMan May 2017 #48

A review of your medical records marybourg May 2017 #81

Yes. The list is long. spooky3 May 2017 #82

anyone who supports any kind of GOP plan Locrian May 2017 #49

At least being eaten by lions and tigers would be relatively quick. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2017 #53

The GOP is America's pre-existing condition. And Trump is another fistula. C Moon May 2017 #50

Chances are, if they support "repeal-and-replace"... benpollard May 2017 #56

And that's only part of it. Amimnoch May 2017 #60

Charging more for coverage for people with pre-existing conditions is nuts, too. Vinca May 2017 #63

i couldnt get life insurance because i have fibro. mopinko May 2017 #64

Help them understand? Can someone help ME understand how ecstatic May 2017 #67

More people know nothing about healthcare MineralMan May 2017 #69

Uggh. Fair enough. ecstatic May 2017 #73

If they're allowed to force genetic testing on us all- everyone will have them. bettyellen May 2017 #74

Raising Hand ProfessorGAC May 2017 #75

Yup, and five years to go before Medicare kicks in. MineralMan May 2017 #77

Then BLOTUS has a pre-existing condition MFM008 May 2017 #76

Yabbut, he can afford to be insured. MineralMan May 2017 #78

18 months from Medicare Dan May 2017 #79

Actually studies have shown plaque on vessel walls starts are early as the 20's--or even younger ismnotwasm May 2017 #80