The 4% are people with preexisting conditions who are not already covered under other plans. For example, the percentage of FReepers with a such conditions is high but many of us get Medicare. Lotta people here also have jobs with insurance.
No. Read her statement:
"Ninety-six percent of people who have to buy their own insurance stand to benefit from this bill, which will likely drive down premiums by double digits.The remaining 4 percent — those with pre-existing conditions — will be protected..."
She's clearly saying that of the universe of buyers in the individual market only 4% have pre-existing conditions...and she's clearly wrong.