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People share their "Pre-Existing" health condition stories (TR)
ABC 7 NEWS ^ | 06 MAY 2017 | GILLIAN MOHNEY

Posted on 05/06/2017 4:50:45 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist

Twitter users concerned about the bill passed the House to repeal and replace Obamacare are sharing their personal health stories on Twitter under the hashtag #IamaPreexistingCondition.

The hashtag started to trend hours after Republicans in the House narrowly pushed through the American Health Care Act, which would drastically remake health care in the U.S.

By midday Friday ET, it had trended worldwide with about 146,000 tweets so far.

Some celebrities joined in.

(Excerpt) Read more at abc7chicago.com ...


TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 0carenightmare; healthcare; preexisting; trumpcare
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To: Sir_Ed

The more it is discussed, the more complications surface.

Any idea on what should be done or should we just embrace the spirit of Obamacare or Obamacare lite?


61 posted on 05/06/2017 6:59:55 PM PDT by Kickass Conservative (The way Liberals carry on about Deportation, you would think "Mexico" was Spanish for "Auschwitz".)
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To: sergeantdave
Mexico occupies ours.

Actually they pretty much occupy all of our public places.

Gracias, Jorge Arbusto, for giving California to La Raza.

62 posted on 05/06/2017 7:00:51 PM PDT by Pelham (Liberate California. Deport Mexico Now)
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To: NorthMountain

I have challenged FReepers to tell just ONE Entitlement that has been taken away, just one. So far, nothing of substance.

As soon as Obamacare was signed into Law, it was here to stay in one form or another.

While we look at it as Government overreach, many look at it like it’s just another version of Medicare. Even die hard FReepers cannot agree on how it should be resolved.


63 posted on 05/06/2017 7:04:33 PM PDT by Kickass Conservative (The way Liberals carry on about Deportation, you would think "Mexico" was Spanish for "Auschwitz".)
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To: jch10

As we all collectively pay for senior citizens, Veterans, the disabled and the terminally I’ll.

Like it or not, there are things the gov’t pays for collectively...roads, schools, airports, dams, armies, etc., and you pay for them through taxes.

I believe we should extend that collectively towards children with diseases whose parents can’t buy health insurance, and somehow cover those with pre-existing conditions, whether it’s high-risk pools or mandating companies to cover them with tax credits for the increased cost.

Ed


64 posted on 05/06/2017 7:05:15 PM PDT by Sir_Ed
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To: BeckyRoss
acknowledge the fact that a lot of these people are unable to work enough to pay for their own insurance.

Of course, those are the truly needy. That's what MediCaid is for. Unfortunately there are now people working AND using MediCaid...that is wrong. They should be insured, and not sucking up the healthcare dollars from those who really need it.

Then there's the able bodied illegal aliens and other welfare parasites bilking the system.

65 posted on 05/06/2017 7:07:38 PM PDT by ROCKLOBSTER (The fear of stark justice sends hot urine down their thighs.)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

I am not going to name the condition my daughter has, but a somewhat similar condition would be PKU. If people would just read a little about that, and imagine that was their child, then I think they might see the real fear that a lot of these people are feeling.

I don’t know what the solution is but I know a lot of people don’t have a realistic picture of how many people with pre-existing conditions are dealing with those conditions. If you are going to offer an opinion, at least make it an informed one.


66 posted on 05/06/2017 7:07:54 PM PDT by BeckyRoss
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

That’s not true in my case. Oregon law allowed a company to refuse to sell you any health insurance, period, no ifs, ands or buts. There was no such thing as covering you for your health for conditions other than your PEC.

Believe me, I tried, and tried and tried...no go. I couldn’t buy it from any company in Oregon.

Ed


67 posted on 05/06/2017 7:10:14 PM PDT by Sir_Ed
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To: gunsequalfreedom
Trying getting insurance when you have a preexisting condition.

I see a difference.

We don't want people with existing conditions to be uninsurable, but we want it to be insurance...if someone only signs up for "insurance" when they have a need, then that's not "insurance." Employer provided health insurance is regulated by federal law. If you change jobs, pre existing conditions are not an issue.

I would be willing to concede that, for continuous coverage, pre-existing conditions should be covered.

If there is a gap, pre existing conditions should NOT be covered.

Fair enough?

68 posted on 05/06/2017 7:10:33 PM PDT by gogeo (When your life is based on a false premise...you are indeed insane.)
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To: Redmen4ever
Who cares that working people have premiums that are rising by double and triples, and that they can’t afford the out of pocket on their deductibles. It’s all about me. Me. Me. Me.

Do you have a point to make, or is it lost in the sarcasm?

69 posted on 05/06/2017 7:12:55 PM PDT by gogeo (When your life is based on a false premise...you are indeed insane.)
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To: HamiltonJay

You’ve got to be kidding.

Those would be the Northeastern states that have the highest premiums and worst coverage in the US. New York, Mass, NJ, Maine etc etc

Community rating and guaranteed issue IS the fiasco.


70 posted on 05/06/2017 7:13:04 PM PDT by ROCKLOBSTER (The fear of stark justice sends hot urine down their thighs.)
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To: Rurudyne

Very well stated.


71 posted on 05/06/2017 7:14:06 PM PDT by gogeo (When your life is based on a false premise...you are indeed insane.)
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To: angryoldfatman

That’s not me, nor, I suspect, several others.

I’ve been a Freeper for decades, and I’m no concern troll.

Ed


72 posted on 05/06/2017 7:14:37 PM PDT by Sir_Ed
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To: luckystarmom
Well, my husband had some other medical issues and needed very, very medication. It was denied by BCBS of California. He wasn’t sick enough.

Right after that, he started a new job with new insurance BCBS of Illinois. The medication was immediately approved.

The other sad thing is that the company couldn’t stay with BCBS of Illinois because it went up over 30%. We’ve been rather healthy this year, so not sure about the new insurance.

Do you see a connection there?

73 posted on 05/06/2017 7:18:41 PM PDT by gogeo (When your life is based on a false premise...you are indeed insane.)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

It’ll never get through the Senate. Too many GOPes on the rat side.


74 posted on 05/06/2017 7:18:55 PM PDT by SgtHooper (If you remember the 60's, YOU WEREN'T THERE!)
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To: petitfour

I’m self-employed, and get health insurance through the marketplace.

Before that, I was uninsured, even though I could afford it, because no company would sell it to me. Before that I was on COBRA, before that my company had s group plan that I paid for, for years, and was quite happy with it. But they canceled all health insurance plans for their employees.

Ed


75 posted on 05/06/2017 7:19:48 PM PDT by Sir_Ed
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To: sergeantdave

Well I hate to be the one to break it to you but yeah, most charity comes from the government/taxpayers now.
And yes I know what real charity is.


76 posted on 05/06/2017 7:21:36 PM PDT by sheana
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To: ROCKLOBSTER

So, my daughter, who should be able to work in some jobs, should not work, just so she can be covered by Medicaid?

That doesn’t make any sense!

She has a pre-existing condition. She will always have it. It will always be life threatening. On the other hand, with daily, careful management, she is pretty normal. She’ll never run marathons. She won’t be an astronaut. She won’t be able to join the military. But, she should be able to work at a desk job. She will most likely have more than the usual amount of medical absences. Life insurance companies won’t touch her, so I’m certain it will be the same with medical insurance when she isn’t covered by ours any more. Maybe Medicaid will be an option for her, but I hope I am raising her for more than to sit at home on a couch just so she can be covered by Medicaid!


77 posted on 05/06/2017 7:22:01 PM PDT by BeckyRoss
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To: Sir_Ed
I couldn’t buy it from any company in Oregon.

Apparently, Oregon doesn't have a "preexisting conditions exclusion" provision. Some states do.

That's why you would want to be able to shop across state lines.

78 posted on 05/06/2017 7:23:49 PM PDT by ROCKLOBSTER (The fear of stark justice sends hot urine down their thighs.)
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To: Kickass Conservative

I have no idea, I really have no idea!

Health clinics? Doctors work for them for free medical care?

Tax credits for companies to cover PEC?

Honestly, that stuff is so far beyond me...

Ed


79 posted on 05/06/2017 7:24:08 PM PDT by Sir_Ed
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To: Dawn53Fl
People that are hard nosed and lack compassion for some of these pre-existing condition folks plight, are forgetting they could be in the other person’s shoes. Sure there are those that are just looking for a handout, but there are plenty of people who are chronically ill or with chronically ill children, where mom is staying home taking care of the sick child, and they are barely making it on dad’s salary. Add exorbitant rates to that, and it truly is a sad story.

Do you really want to go there?

80 posted on 05/06/2017 7:25:28 PM PDT by gogeo (When your life is based on a false premise...you are indeed insane.)
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