I don’t know the specifics of SCHIP...does a 19 yr. old qualify as a “child”?
I agree this article is propoganda...I’m just pointing out there could have been other factors in his situation that the reporter never bothered to consider because of the obvious bias.
Like I said before about my hubby - we are covered, but there have been times he’s lost his inhaler right after filling the prescription. Insurance makes you wait before they’ll fill another.
If she’s enrolled in school (any form) and is financially dependent upon her parents, many insurance companies and federal/state health asistance programs typically covers “dependents” until age 25. I find it hard to belive she was self-sufficient financially working at a bar (unless it was a strip club) IMO.
Did you notice in the original article that the following is in black, bold font for the subtitle?
“First case of secondhand smoke causing an immediate death, study says”
This article is based upon the researcher’s theory. Yes, that researcher who refuses to identify the girl’s name and used her as the basis for his newly-published journal article. If identified, others in Michigan could possibly produce conflicting evidence based upon her personal behaviors and experiences.
“Insurance makes you wait before they’ll fill another.”
As well they should. However, I would hope that you are still free to get a new perscription from your doctor and pay your money for a refill. I don’t know how much an inhaler costs, but I would think that the loss of one should not be covered by medical.
Hey, try adding it to your homeowners ins. then getting the cash back on a claim.....