06 Oct 2009
Domestic violence a 'pre-existing condition'?

This has to be the liberal answer to the right's "death panels" claptrap:

It is unclear how many women are now being denied coverage because they are stuck in an abusive relationship. Women's Law Center Vice President Judy Waxman conceded that there are no current examples.

I'm beginning to doubt that anything at all will be done, or if it is, it will be an extension of the existing system, forcing worthless insurance on everyone with threat of fines if not purchased or acquired. Who's gonna get rich off that? Why, insurance companies, of course.

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss indeed.

Top House Democrats on Tuesday slammed insurers who claim that domestic violence is a pre-existing condition that can be used to deny coverage to battered women.

(link) [CNN.com]

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