Health Care for Fats in the US

[blissedmistake]

Does anyone know the deal with the new universal health care and those of us who haven't been able to get insurance because of weight and/or other medical issues? I saw some things are going into effect within 6 months the rest of the changes will start in 2014.

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[demiraks_world]

I always preface this with "From what I understand...."

In 6 months they will have a "high risk pool" set up that you can buy in to. How it works, who's eligible, how much it'll cost and what it will cover - I have no idea.

But then, theoretically, in 2014 we SHOULD be good and Insurance cos. won't be able to deny us coverage. theoretically.

[comitto]

there are no limits to what they can charge though :(

[demiraks_world]

Well, I thought they couldn't charge more based on your health status, but we'll see how it all pans out.

[pneumatic_lover]

Actually, the banning on denial of coverage due to pre-existing conditions is effective immediately =)

[drownophelia]

as the bill was signed into law only tuesday, the temporary program has not yet been created.

[l0verlada]

From what I have heard/know...they will have to put anyone that doesn't normally qualify in a high risk pool with a higher premium.

[drownophelia]

i would very much shy away from calling this a universal health care reform bill, it's a health care reform bill.

[diosabellissima]

Boo! I didn't see you had said this before I replied below- oopsies.

[and_old_lace]

I hate that we somehow manage to be a rich first world country and NOT have socialized universal health care. Sigh....

[diosabellissima]

The United States does not have universal health care and the bill that was just passed does not afford us that either. The bill is simply a reform on the existing system. Other than that, though, it appears everyone has answered your question :)