RE: I'm taking my marbles and going home...

["Char James-Tanny" <CharJT -at- helpstuff -dot- com>]

> Catastrophic insurance is fine, I guess, if you're young and
> healthy. But if
> you have any chronic conditions, such as asthma or a heart condition or
> osteoarthritis, and require prescriptions each month, COBRA at
> any price is
> a blessing. Because, if you have any of those conditions, you're
> completely
> uninsurable, even for catastrophic insurance.

I believe that this depends on where you live. I've had a chronic condition
(kidney disease) for 25 years and I have health insurance. In Mass, no one
can be denied for any reason (this was enacted in 2000). I also have
disability insurance (although my kidneys are exempt...as long as I'm out
for any reason not related to my kidneys, I'm covered).

However, I can't get life insurance...

Char
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