Son denied Health Insurance because of pre-existing condition

James
Minnetonka, MN
Heathcare Status: Medi-Care

Jim had a clogged artery and received successful cathertization for it. He has changed his life style, lost weight, good diet, lots of walking, controlling stress. This was a wake up call. When our small company applied for health insurance with State Farm he could not be included because of his past event. He is perfectly healthy.

I guess we can look at this as a good event since he has benefitted from the life style change, however, if he should be in an accident or experience an illness requiring extensive medical care, you know where he could end up financially. I am covered by Medicare, thank goodness so I want to see the same benefits that I have, extended to all citizens. Thank you for your inspired actions. JTC

Submitted on January 10, 2008 - 12:57pm.