If pre-existing conditions are still going to be a factor,

[Are_grits_groceries]

and drug prices won't be greatly controlled, my premiums would be little more than a campaign contribution to some asshat. And they want to make me pay for that?

[villager]

1. Well, yes. They want to make you pay for that. And since no one is taking to the streets,

organizing a campaign to withhold premiums, etc., I guess they'll get away with it.

[babylonsister]

2. Is there something new on pre-existing conditions I hadn't heard about? nt

[Are_grits_groceries]

3. Report: in Senate plan, insufficient funding for those with preexisting conditions

If you have a preexisting medical condition, you could still have insurance problems under the health-care reform proposals taking shape in Congress.

It was already clear that, under the Senate bill, insurers would not be prohibited from using your health status against you until 2014. In the meantime, they could continue to deny you coverage or charge you higher premiums.

Now comes word that a program the Senate would create to provide relief until 2014 could run out of money as early as 2011.
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http://voices.washingtonpost.com/capitol-briefing/2009/12/report_in_senate_plan_insuffic.html?hpid=moreheadlines

[babylonsister]

4. Just terrific. Thanks. nt

[BzaDem]

5. As the article says, pre-existing conditions can't be used to discriminate after 2014.

And the mandate doesn't even start until 2014.

The 2011-2014 bridge is a separate part of the bill.