[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Boomer

Speaking of insurance coverage:

I hope everyone makes sure to read the very recent news about how the protection for pre-existing conditions is being actively targeted. They are cranking up the heat — “they” who hold the power and will never have to worry about their own healthcare.

Then there are us regular Americans, the majority of whom like the idea of pre-existing conditions protection —

— although I am constantly confused by those who continue to rail against the thing that has allowed them or their spouse or their adult child to be insured. I just don’t get it. I want to say, “Hellooooo, let me draw you a picture of where you actually are in this thing.” —

— But I never bother to say that. I just think about how Pogo was right.

A lot of news on how pre-existing conditions protections are still, and even more so, in peril came out yesterday.

If those protections get thrown out, here is what will follow:

Anyone who gets downsized and has a pre-existing condition could find themselves with no access to healthcare.

Also, anyone who can remain insured but has a pre-existing condition could be carved out for higher premiums.

Or people could be sold policies that are basically useless if they get really sick.

Sound familiar?

Even if you are among those feeling smugly swaddled in Medicare or employer plans, I hope you will take the time to read the recent articles on the current crank-up of the war on pre-existing conditions protections.

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