Eight States Still Allow Insurance Companies To Use Domestic Violence As Pre-Existing Condition

Eight states and the District of Columbia don't have laws that specifically bar insurance companies from using domestic violence as a pre-existing condition to deny health coverage, according to a study from the National Women's Law Center. Full Story »

Posted by Fabrice Florin - via Patrick Ruffini, Huffington Post (Health Care), Tom Friedman

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by Fabrice Florin - Oct. 6, 2009

Good journalism about the fact that in eight states, domestic violence could be considered a pre-existing condition denying health insurance for battered women. This report provides factual information about this issue, citing members of congress as well as several independent sources. Informative story that offers useful context about this limited but important topic.

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