YES, I WOULD tell them that, and here's why. sm

Posted By: Confetti on 2007-10-26
In Reply to: To state that an infertility procedure is "completely unnecessary" is 110% OPINION... sm - InfertileMT

If you're suffering financially from not having a child, and you likewise cannot afford to pay for IVF, then YOU CANT AFFORD TO HAVE A CHILD. Insurance doesn't pay for raising children.
Getting pregnant is NOT a necessary part of life. It is an emotional desire, and for some it is seen as a religious duty. But necessary to sustain your own life? Nope.
Medical insurance is not about compassion, it is about protecting yourself from financial ruin due to UNFORESEEN circumstances that are out of your control. Your appendix bursts, you have a stroke and require rehabilitation, you are in a car crash and break several bones, you need CABG in order to stay alive.
If having a child was a mental issue for you, than your insurance is best used on psychological therapy to learn how to live your life when you don't have complete control.
Having a child is elective. Some choose to have them, some choose not to have them.
Did you die from not having a child? Nope, you're still here. Same as you were.

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Do any companies offer insurance that covers IVF? sm - WI-QA-QA
- insurance paid for 90% - Transolutions
  - thanks so much! - WI-QA-QA
- I have a friend who had that twice. sm - mlstoo
- This was 7 years ago, but - Been there
  - Thank you! sm - WI-QA-QA
    - I wouldn't even explain - Been there
- You probably already have this info - Hope this link helps
- I can't imagine anyone paying for that, it's elective. sm - Confetti
  - To state that an infertility procedure is "completely unnecessary" is 110% OPINION... sm - InfertileMT
    - Why don't we care for the ones already here? - Glory1863
      - How many foster children are living with you? - Been there, done that have you?
        adoption - country MT
        Someone stole my name!!! Hehe - Country MT
        Adopting--being there twice - Terri
    - YES, I WOULD tell them that, and here's why. sm - Confetti
      - The above post is the most inconsiderate, cold-hearted, not to mention ignorant piece of work I' - Been there, done that have you?
  - If state insurance laws mandate it - Glory1863
  - Well, if you were going through infertility - KS MT
    - Medical insurance isn't about feelings. It's business. nm - good grief
  - People are scared to ask questions - McFingers
  - my insurance does - mg
    - More information please.. :) sm - WI-QA-QA
    - So what company do you work for? - That was the question so she can switch jobs NM
  - Insurance companies pay out 10s of thousands - of dollars daily on surgeries sm
    - That is so NOT the purpose of medical insurance. nm - for real
    - I would like to have Lasik so I could actually see, but that is still sm - LTMT
      - Eyesight isn't option, LASIK is. You can wear corrective lenses and see. nm - wrench
        If vision is an option, can you answer this? sm - Post LASIK
        No everyone can see with glasses and/or contacts - I speak from experience
        I am about at that point too. Seems like after I hit 40 and went sm - LTMT
        One of the best things I ever did was to have the - I speak from experience
    - I am a mother and I want my - I want!
      - Ugh, I have typed face lifts before. sm - mlstoo
        I would bet my bottom dollar you are - Really?
        Not hardly, I'm 53. - mlstoo
        Guess you won, sending bottom dollar - Really?
      - No. Face lifts are purely cosmetic. Go see your shrink - for your mental well being. nm
      - Wow! People never cease to amaze here. - Unbelievable!
        Both are 100% elective, that's how. - easy
        My wants are just as valid as anyone - I want
        I don't even know what to say to that... - Flabbergasted.
        I love my children but having a child does not mean - I want
        Just be sure to also get therapy for your cold and thoughtless nature. nm - Unreal.
  - sad that you think wanting a baby is - ss
    - There's no guarantee it works, hence a crapshoot. nm - .
    - Yes, that is sad and mine - Been there
  - Aside from the fact that you are right, was it necessary to be so cold? - Why am I so surprised?
    - I wasn't being cold, simply matter-of-fact. sm - Confetti
    - I don't know of any but wish you the best - :) observer (NM)
      - Good grief! - McFingers

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