Oct 16 2009
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“ President Obama and members of Congress have declared that they are trying to create a system in which no one can be denied coverage or charged higher premiums based on their health status. The health insurance lobby has said it shares that goal. However, so-called wellness incentives could introduce a colossal loophole. In effect, they would permit insurers and employers to make coverage less affordable for people exhibiting risk factors for problems like diabetes, heart disease and stroke. “Everybody said that we’re going to be ending discrimination based on preexisting conditions. But this is in effect discrimination again based on preexisting conditions,” said Ann Kempski of the Service Employees International Union.
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Overweight? Smoker? Health bills hit hard - Washington Post- msnbc.com
Sawickipedia: The Dem’s health care reform bills are an example of a wrong trying to fix a wrong. As the adage says two wrongs don’t make a right.
