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End Health Care Discrimination Based on Pre-Existing Conditions
Target: U.S. Congress
Sponsored by: AARP
Sponsored by: AARP
133 million Americans live with a chronic illness. And right now, insurance companies are denying care to patients with pre-existing conditions -- for a profit.
Health insurance companies can decide which pre-existing conditions they will cover for new policyholders, which discriminates against millions of hardworking Americans who are searching for new jobs or changing companies.
Simply put, insurance companies are taking advantage of sick Americans. With promises of health care reform on the rise, we must act now to end this injustice in both the individual and employer-based insurance markets.
Ensure health insurance providers don't discriminate against or deny people insurance based on pre-existing conditions. Tell Congress to provide a choice of health care plans Americans can afford -- even people with chronic health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.
Health insurance companies can decide which pre-existing conditions they will cover for new policyholders, which discriminates against millions of hardworking Americans who are searching for new jobs or changing companies.
Simply put, insurance companies are taking advantage of sick Americans. With promises of health care reform on the rise, we must act now to end this injustice in both the individual and employer-based insurance markets.
Ensure health insurance providers don't discriminate against or deny people insurance based on pre-existing conditions. Tell Congress to provide a choice of health care plans Americans can afford -- even people with chronic health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.
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# 17,519:
3:31 pm PST, Jan 22,
Carlo Bengiovanni, California
# 17,518:
10:56 am PST, Jan 10,
Rebecca Ferrante, Georgia
I am a two and half years breast cancer surviver and for the last fifhteen years have visited my cardiologist for a failing aortic valve . I have alway had health insurance and every six months I am told still not time to replace my valve. I have worked part time for fiftheen years at a major super market (Publix) store. I asked about going full time so I can have health insurance and was told that they have no opening for full time. 40% of the people working at our store are working with a green card. I was born in Michigan. My husband worked for AIG and his area was brought out buy Farmers insurance which close his office. I now have cobra. If I do not have any health insurance and have chest pains I will not seek any medical treatment because I do not want to have my husband and my self lose everything because of a $400,000 plus surgery cost for a valve replacement. I did have atena health insurance and they were a great (110%) company that alway paid my claims. 70% of my customers do not speak English that use ebt cards (food stamps). You should see how well dressed they are and the cars that they drive. Lots have the newest cell phones . The people that need food stamps buy rice, pasta, hamburger and chicken, not steaks. I am fit and thin and eat healthy, never smoked and rarely drink. Breath in his peace and God bless you.
I am a two and half years breast cancer surviver and for the last fifhteen years have visited my cardiologist for a failing aortic valve . I have alway had health insurance and every six months I am told still not time to replace my valve. I have worked part time for fiftheen years at a major super market (Publix) store. I asked about going full time so I can have health insurance and was told that they have no opening for full time. 40% of the people working at our store are working with a green card. I was born in Michigan. My husband worked for AIG and his area was brought out buy Farmers insurance which close his office. I now have cobra. If I do not have any health insurance and have chest pains I will not seek any medical treatment because I do not want to have my husband and my self lose everything because of a $400,000 plus surgery cost for a valve replacement. I did have atena health insurance and they were a great (110%) company that alway paid my claims. 70% of my customers do not speak English that use ebt cards (food stamps). You should see how well dressed they are and the cars that they drive. Lots have the newest cell phones . The people that need food stamps buy rice, pasta, hamburger and chicken, not steaks. I am fit and thin and eat healthy, never smoked and rarely drink. Breath in his peace and God bless you.
# 17,517:
10:55 am PST, Jan 10,
Susan Murray, Florida
# 17,516:
8:17 pm PST, Jan 1,
Katayun Salehi, Illinois
# 17,515:
5:34 am PST, Jan 1,
Cindy Sullivan, Pennsylvania
# 17,514:
9:42 pm PST, Dec 31,
Melissa Leone, Illinois
In one moment, anyone can become labeled with a pre-existing condition. Please support this reform.
In one moment, anyone can become labeled with a pre-existing condition. Please support this reform.
# 17,513:
9:11 am PST, Dec 31,
Shana Fitzpatrick, Arizona
# 17,512:
9:12 pm PST, Dec 20,
Margaret Bates, South Carolina
In the absence of this, I will be 3-1/2 years with no insurance awaiting Medicare before I can obtain coverage as I am currently unemployed and will be 62 in June, at which time I might retire if I have not found a job by that time. I have been looking for a year, and the prospects are not good. I would strongly recommend that this issue be pressed to include immediate coverage for ALL persons, not just the children, who have pre-existing conditions.
In the absence of this, I will be 3-1/2 years with no insurance awaiting Medicare before I can obtain coverage as I am currently unemployed and will be 62 in June, at which time I might retire if I have not found a job by that time. I have been looking for a year, and the prospects are not good. I would strongly recommend that this issue be pressed to include immediate coverage for ALL persons, not just the children, who have pre-existing conditions.
# 17,511:
9:37 am PST, Dec 20,
Name not displayed, Wisconsin
Everyone should have a right to medical insurance to help with health care expenses regardless of previous medical condition. What difference should it make whether they had the condition previously, or discovered it while they were already insured. Insurance is there to help with medical costs, don't descriminate people from the help they need.
Everyone should have a right to medical insurance to help with health care expenses regardless of previous medical condition. What difference should it make whether they had the condition previously, or discovered it while they were already insured. Insurance is there to help with medical costs, don't descriminate people from the help they need.
# 17,510:
12:35 am PST, Dec 15,
Elisa Faulkner- Uriarte, California
Health insurance companies wield too much power. Let's not allow them to discriminate against people with pre-existing conditions.
Health insurance companies wield too much power. Let's not allow them to discriminate against people with pre-existing conditions.
# 17,509:
1:55 pm PST, Dec 14,
Gail Costic, Pennsylvania
# 17,508:
3:50 pm PST, Nov 29,
Allison Franzese, New York
# 17,507:
9:02 pm PST, Nov 28,
Mary Robson, California
# 17,506:
7:48 pm PST, Nov 28,
Christina Flaxel, Oregon
# 17,505:
7:43 pm PST, Nov 27,
Name not displayed, Missouri
# 17,504:
12:47 pm PST, Nov 27,
Sympa Re, India
# 17,503:
10:47 am PST, Nov 25,
E K, California
Too many people pay insurance for years - then the companies don't come through for them when needed. Shameful.
Too many people pay insurance for years - then the companies don't come through for them when needed. Shameful.
# 17,502:
8:18 pm PST, Nov 24,
Krystal McAtee, North Carolina
# 17,501:
9:48 pm PST, Nov 22,
Ashley Frayne, Missouri
# 17,500:
9:04 am PST, Nov 22,
Name not displayed, West Virginia
# 17,499:
11:58 pm PST, Nov 21,
Kyle Henrichs, Montana
# 17,498:
3:46 pm PST, Nov 21,
Jessica Lindamood, Florida
# 17,497:
2:46 am PST, Nov 21,
Mel Sinclair, Texas
# 17,496:
6:05 pm PST, Nov 20,
Steven Pazienza, New York
# 17,495:
2:15 am PST, Nov 20,
George Cutler, Massachusetts
health care for all - no exceptions
health care for all - no exceptions
# 17,494:
6:45 pm PST, Nov 19,
Maggie De Leon, Illinois
# 17,493:
6:04 am PST, Nov 18,
Susan Helfeld, Illinois
# 17,492:
7:48 pm PST, Nov 17,
Name not displayed, Illinois
Our daughter was born with several birth defects. From birth, she has had pre-existing medical conditions. While intellectually we know the risk health insurers are trying to avoid by not insuring people with pre-existing medical conditions, emotionally and morally, we cannot fathom why those among the most needy of health insurance are denied.
Our daughter was born with several birth defects. From birth, she has had pre-existing medical conditions. While intellectually we know the risk health insurers are trying to avoid by not insuring people with pre-existing medical conditions, emotionally and morally, we cannot fathom why those among the most needy of health insurance are denied.
# 17,491:
2:26 pm PST, Nov 14,
Victoria Leggitt, Missouri
# 17,490:
9:12 am PST, Nov 11,
Name not displayed, Ohio
# 17,489:
7:40 pm PST, Nov 7,
Rachel Lange, Texas
# 17,488:
2:46 pm PST, Nov 6,
Jenni Kovich, West Virginia
# 17,487:
10:39 am PST, Nov 5,
Wanda Woodworth MA, CPDT, Texas
Practically the minute we all are born we have some preexisting condition - get rid of this ridiculous policy - EVERYONE deserves good healthcare - not just healthy people!
Practically the minute we all are born we have some preexisting condition - get rid of this ridiculous policy - EVERYONE deserves good healthcare - not just healthy people!
# 17,485:
2:48 pm PDT, Oct 29,
L Gols, Massachusetts
# 17,484:
2:39 pm PDT, Oct 28,
Chris Witting, New York
# 17,483:
11:02 am PDT, Oct 28,
Carole Hagen, Oregon
# 17,482:
9:45 pm PDT, Oct 27,
Jaime Evenstad, California
# 17,481:
9:06 pm PDT, Oct 27,
Michelle Rice, Ohio
# 17,480:
8:19 pm PDT, Oct 27,
Eileen Reeger, Florida
# 17,479:
2:05 pm PDT, Oct 26,
Mayra Salas, California
# 17,478:
8:22 pm PDT, Oct 25,
Donna Council, Texas
# 17,477:
1:22 pm PDT, Oct 24,
Name not displayed, Illinois
# 17,476:
1:01 pm PDT, Oct 24,
Veronica Benson-Moore, California
# 17,475:
11:29 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Kandy Cover, Indiana
# 17,474:
8:32 pm PDT, Oct 21,
Sarah Cerles, California
# 17,473:
7:50 pm PDT, Oct 21,
Jessica Walker, Texas
# 17,472:
7:15 pm PDT, Oct 21,
Lourdes Acevedo, Florida
# 17,471:
12:15 pm PDT, Oct 21,
Christine Coutu, Texas
I am a contractor, on COBRA from a previous job. I don't know what I'm going to do when it runs out because I've been turned down for private health insurance for pre-existing conditions. And I'm healthy! My "conditions" do not affect my ability to work. This is so unfair.
I am a contractor, on COBRA from a previous job. I don't know what I'm going to do when it runs out because I've been turned down for private health insurance for pre-existing conditions. And I'm healthy! My "conditions" do not affect my ability to work. This is so unfair.
# 17,470:
7:30 am PDT, Oct 21,
Joyce Clark, California
# 17,469:
12:16 am PDT, Oct 21,
Nadine Masteller, Pennsylvania
# 17,468:
7:34 pm PDT, Oct 20,
Linda Wing, Illinois
# 17,467:
8:09 pm PDT, Oct 19,
Danalyn Luke, California
# 17,466:
7:05 pm PDT, Oct 19,
Tom Weaver, Washington
Nobody legal US citizen should go bankrupt paying for health care. We need a system like the Canadians.
Nobody legal US citizen should go bankrupt paying for health care. We need a system like the Canadians.
# 17,465:
7:35 am PDT, Oct 19,
Amber England, Texas
# 17,464:
4:17 pm PDT, Oct 18,
Name not displayed, New York
# 17,463:
2:29 pm PDT, Oct 18,
Michael Marr, Missouri
# 17,462:
7:56 am PDT, Oct 18,
Martha Perdue, Florida
Rep. Grayson gets my vote, there are people dying out here, maybe someone should check on suicides??? I recently tried to get health insurance. They wanted a $5,000 deductible before they charged me an exorbitant rate each month! They won't change, you have to force them to change.
Rep. Grayson gets my vote, there are people dying out here, maybe someone should check on suicides??? I recently tried to get health insurance. They wanted a $5,000 deductible before they charged me an exorbitant rate each month! They won't change, you have to force them to change.
# 17,461:
7:59 pm PDT, Oct 17,
Leslie Diamond, Pennsylvania
# 17,460:
5:15 pm PDT, Oct 17,
Sarah Wilson, Georgia
# 17,459:
2:20 pm PDT, Oct 17,
Rick Jacobson, Ohio
This country needs to grow a pair and stand up for the people, not just the unborn's right to life, but for life and health after they are born. what then? So far I have not hear one person say a thing about this, We have people out and about fighting for the unborns right to life, but what about there right for good health care, from what i'm getting from congress is that they don't want to step on the toes that slip money to them (ins) so there going to feed the poor and down and out to the wolves. If this should happen, And from pass experance concress always sales out the little guy to cover there own ass. Any way if they do this again I say we the people stand up and take way there health care and all of there benefits, cut there pay ect. ect. ect. and see how they like it, They won't they'll fight to the death to keep what they have. I just wish americans would be less greedy and more caring to each other. Will I could go on but I won't By the way in this house hold alone there are three people with chronic illness's and we are stuck with the crappy insurance that we have. we o ever mine have a good day
This country needs to grow a pair and stand up for the people, not just the unborn's right to life, but for life and health after they are born. what then? So far I have not hear one person say a thing about this, We have people out and about fighting for the unborns right to life, but what about there right for good health care, from what i'm getting from congress is that they don't want to step on the toes that slip money to them (ins) so there going to feed the poor and down and out to the wolves. If this should happen, And from pass experance concress always sales out the little guy to cover there own ass. Any way if they do this again I say we the people stand up and take way there health care and all of there benefits, cut there pay ect. ect. ect. and see how they like it, They won't they'll fight to the death to keep what they have. I just wish americans would be less greedy and more caring to each other. Will I could go on but I won't By the way in this house hold alone there are three people with chronic illness's and we are stuck with the crappy insurance that we have. we o ever mine have a good day
# 17,458:
9:19 am PDT, Oct 17,
Keshia James-Hicks, Louisiana
# 17,457:
11:29 pm PDT, Oct 16,
Andi Stone, New York
# 17,456:
7:45 pm PDT, Oct 16,
Janell Nickolay, Minnesota
# 17,455:
6:57 pm PDT, Oct 16,
Paul Ramirez, New York
# 17,454:
3:55 pm PDT, Oct 16,
Dawn Terrell, North Carolina
# 17,453:
2:18 pm PDT, Oct 16,
Shirlee Klein, California
# 17,452:
11:32 am PDT, Oct 16,
Liliana Pulvirenti, Maryland
# 17,451:
5:23 pm PDT, Oct 15,
Jennifer Michelle, California
Everyone needs healthcare but especially those who already have preexisting conditions and yet those are the ones who have the hardest time getting health insurance so please put an end to this discrimination.
Everyone needs healthcare but especially those who already have preexisting conditions and yet those are the ones who have the hardest time getting health insurance so please put an end to this discrimination.
