Me too

Posted By: T on 2008-04-23
In Reply to: I think the obese should have to pay extra for - health insurance too....

I have a very strong family history of multiple types of cancer. I figure the odds are pretty good one of them will get me. I should have to pay higher rates too, right?

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Should They Be Fired? - 39 Whirlpool workers suspended over smoking lies
- What is shocking to me here in most responses - Please sm
- Big brother in action again - all freedoms are disappearing
- While I don't proport smoking, I'm not sure - mtroadie
  - I agree - insurance companies are in it for big bucks (sm) - Carolina
    - And just wait until they start using your DNA sm - JellyRoller
- Yes, they should be fired and required to refund - every penny insur paid out on them.
  - Are you prepared to list every risk - that you do, or even might do?
  - I think the obese should have to pay extra for - health insurance too....
    - Applicants with weight issues are usually charged higher - premiums and/or with exclusions.
      - I know I do... - nm
    - OK, while we're at it - here's some more
      - Don't forget the people who live near an - mtroadie
      - Obviously, you haven't had much experience with insurance. - Risky behavior does get rated!
        Obviously your on the side of insurance companies - but still the rates go up
        You're missing the point entirely. - SM
        So corporate cheating is fine - but wrong for the little guy
      - EXACTLY!!! - LOL - nm
      - Good reply! nm - Carolina
    - Well they do get rated up if they buy individual plans (nm) - Carolina
      - Nope. Spheris will charge extra for obesity and smoking - starting next year.
        i think that's an excellent idea. Nobody should pay for your - laziness or your vices but you. n/m
        Wow, judgemental much? How about those of us who pay sm - Live and Let Live
        wth are you talking about? - confused
        Maybe she means illegal aliens - freebies for their kids drive up health care costs
        What a surprise (not) - after what they pulled last year
    - Me too - T
      - No comparison - LK
    - And the noncompliant! Grrr......... - Yes, and........

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