Thursday, Mar. 25, 2010
People with a Pre-Existing Condition
The Upside: If you plan to buy your own coverage, you will be able to get it from any insurer selling in your area, and you will pay the same as anyone else in your age group. Insurers won't be able to place annual or lifetime limits on your coverage, and regulations will limit your out-of-pocket spending.
36 percent of Americans were turned down or charged higher premiums because of pre-existing conditions in 2007