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Segami (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 10:45 AM Original message |
Insurance Company MUST PAY 10 MILLION Dollars For REVOKING Policy Of Teen With HIV |
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ejpoeta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 10:48 AM Response to Original message |
1. no. |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 10:51 AM Response to Original message |
2. Well, in their defense, he was sick. |
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Kokonoe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 11:13 AM Response to Reply #2 |
10. When I get sick, I will be reassured that my health insurance company |
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tclambert (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 01:32 PM Response to Reply #10 |
33. Just make sure you don't have a scraped elbow when you apply for the insurance. |
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drm604 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 11:34 AM Response to Reply #2 |
16. This is exactly why health insurance does not work as a free market. |
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dflprincess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 12:26 PM Response to Reply #2 |
22. Apparently the Socialists on the South Carolina (South Carolina??!!) Supreme Court |
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saigon68 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 02:03 PM Response to Reply #22 |
37. LOL |
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AllyCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 04:27 PM Response to Reply #22 |
55. Sarcasm about the socialists on the court, not the responsibility to shareholders part |
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Chulanowa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 04:33 PM Response to Reply #55 |
56. What do you think insurance customers are? |
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dflprincess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 09:01 PM Response to Reply #55 |
67. Actually aimed at both |
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AllyCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 11:08 PM Response to Reply #67 |
72. Definitely something wrong. I agree with you. |
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sui generis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 02:36 PM Response to Reply #2 |
41. Well in their defense they have hazard and actuary calcs |
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Javaman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-18-09 07:44 AM Response to Reply #2 |
76. Sorry but their actions are indefensible. nt |
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drm604 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 10:52 AM Response to Original message |
3. K&R |
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Segami (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 11:19 AM Response to Reply #3 |
14. THEY are the REAL DEATH PANELS spoken about. You won't find Canadians dealing with such |
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Uncle Joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 12:20 PM Response to Reply #14 |
21. I second your post and thanks for the thread. n/t |
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PA Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 11:00 AM Response to Original message |
4. The company that was ordered to pay $10 million in 2002 |
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NJCher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 02:43 PM Response to Reply #4 |
43. I am so, so sorry you had to go through that, PADemocrat |
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PA Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 04:03 PM Response to Reply #43 |
52. I was very fortunate that it was caught so early. |
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MidwestTransplant (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 11:03 AM Response to Original message |
5. See the system works /Sarcasm |
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mike_c (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 11:04 AM Response to Original message |
6. congress and the white house evidently believe it.... |
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samsingh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 11:04 AM Response to Original message |
7. no |
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n2doc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 11:11 AM Response to Original message |
8. "tort reform! tort reform!" |
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sicksicksick_N_tired (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 06:57 PM Response to Reply #8 |
61. NOT WITH RESPECT TO PROFITEERS OFF HUMAN MISERY. |
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Festivito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 11:11 AM Response to Original message |
9. But, enough will die or not think to sue, so it will still add to bottom line. |
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unapatriciated (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 11:22 AM Response to Reply #9 |
15. It's a shell game with them. |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 11:14 AM Response to Original message |
11. A death panel made the decision to revoke his policy, I suspect. |
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tomm2thumbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 11:14 AM Response to Original message |
12. having to go through this fight must take a huge toll on their health - creating further harm |
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tclambert (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 01:42 PM Response to Reply #12 |
34. I can hear Sam Waterston now, intoning "Depraved indifference! Reckless endangerment!" |
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Rebubula (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 03:33 PM Response to Reply #34 |
47. LOL... |
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xchrom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 11:18 AM Response to Original message |
13. insurance companies = Death Panels w/ Benefits. nt |
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winyanstaz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 11:43 AM Response to Original message |
17. I want to see more seattlements like this.... |
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Segami (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 12:01 PM Response to Reply #17 |
18. Thats why they're pushing for Tort Reform. They associate such lawsuits to rising health Insurance |
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winyanstaz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 12:52 PM Response to Reply #18 |
28. Right and that is also another reason to do away with the insurance companies... |
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Segami (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 01:02 PM Response to Reply #28 |
30. That would be the ideal scenario but would also probably provoke a fierce |
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winyanstaz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 08:09 PM Response to Reply #30 |
63. Well a lot of other nations have managed it..why not America? |
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Myrina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 12:07 PM Response to Original message |
19. .. and the lawyered-up insurance company will drag its feet ... |
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Segami (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 12:11 PM Response to Reply #19 |
20. A robust Public Option with real teeth will begin that process and THEY know that all TOO well! |
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dflprincess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 12:30 PM Response to Reply #20 |
23. Provided that the premiums for the "robust" public option are not too high |
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Segami (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 12:41 PM Response to Reply #23 |
24. Minimal premiums and as close to Medicare for all as they can get coming out of the starting gates. |
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Dappleganger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 12:43 PM Response to Original message |
25. If that's not a death panel I don't know what is. |
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woo me with science (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 12:45 PM Response to Original message |
26. We need a barrage of these lawsuits. |
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grahamhgreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-18-09 10:43 AM Response to Reply #26 |
78. But Obama is pushing 'tort' reform - ie - you can't sue insurance companies. |
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Seldona (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 12:49 PM Response to Original message |
27. I am not defending insurance companies in the slightest. |
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Iowa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 01:58 PM Response to Reply #27 |
36. It's the system that's broken... |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 12:53 PM Response to Original message |
29. I don't even believe they'll actually pay those damages. nt |
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Joe Chi Minh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 01:24 PM Response to Original message |
31. I hope they check back on those people whose cover had been |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 01:28 PM Response to Original message |
32. Amen to this. |
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DFW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 01:52 PM Response to Original message |
35. "at least $300 million over five years??" I'd add a zero! |
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Fearless (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 02:29 PM Response to Original message |
38. Most excellent news. |
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Blue_Tires (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 02:31 PM Response to Original message |
39. ttt |
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Stellar (251 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 02:34 PM Response to Original message |
40. Can class action suits |
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scarface2004 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 02:37 PM Response to Original message |
42. should have been 10 billion!! |
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pinto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 02:44 PM Response to Original message |
44. Kick |
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DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 03:00 PM Response to Original message |
45. I am sure some asshole on FAUX will claim this is unjust and begs for tort reform |
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Piewhacket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 03:30 PM Response to Original message |
46. Real death panels. Private Insurance. |
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NeoConsSuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 03:48 PM Response to Original message |
48. Some headlines bring tears to your eyes |
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RoccoR5955 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 03:51 PM Response to Original message |
49. Bunch of Socialists in South Carolina. |
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Segami (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 03:54 PM Response to Reply #49 |
50. LOL! Wheres the justice in this world! |
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Brigid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 09:32 PM Response to Reply #49 |
69. Don't forget . . . |
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RufusTFirefly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 03:56 PM Response to Original message |
51. Big gubmint! |
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coyote (900 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 04:17 PM Response to Original message |
53. Big Fucking Deal |
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Segami (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 04:24 PM Response to Reply #53 |
54. They should be charged with intent to cause harm or injury by neglecting , refusing or withholding |
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wroberts189 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 06:45 PM Response to Reply #53 |
59. Good point 10 mil is nothing to them. And there should be criminal charges as well. nt |
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Segami (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 11:32 PM Response to Reply #59 |
73. I can't understand how Christian republicans can rise up and fight on behalf of a tiny pap smudge |
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Shallah Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 05:10 PM Response to Original message |
57. Health Insurance Companies Incentivize Death Panels!!! |
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Segami (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 05:43 PM Response to Reply #57 |
58. Same old same old. Garbage in, garbage out. |
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tabasco (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 06:56 PM Response to Original message |
60. Pocket change for an insurance company. |
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RainDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 07:05 PM Response to Original message |
62. maybe this is the way to go - bankrupt insurance cos for their actions |
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jtrockville (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 08:25 PM Response to Original message |
64. Here's the $64,000 question (or maybe the $10 million question): |
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grahamhgreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-18-09 10:46 AM Response to Reply #64 |
81. And their next calculation is how much will the appeal cost vs paying the fine |
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mamaleah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 08:36 PM Response to Original message |
65. So maybe this is how to fix health care........make the insurance companies actually give people |
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naaman fletcher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 08:58 PM Response to Original message |
66. If anyone died then.. |
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Segami (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-18-09 08:30 AM Response to Reply #66 |
77. Just this morning I read a study done by Harvard Medical School researchers. |
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Brigid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 09:24 PM Response to Original message |
68. Hooray for the SC Supreme Court! |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 09:37 PM Response to Original message |
70. There's some good news -- !!! |
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Stinky The Clown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-17-09 09:53 PM Response to Original message |
71. What I love best about this story is where it happened. I bet Jim DeMint must be thrilled. |
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earcandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-18-09 12:05 AM Response to Original message |
74. Go get 'em! Wow! Good job. Thanks! |
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Christa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-18-09 06:55 AM Response to Original message |
75. K & R |
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ovidsen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-18-09 10:44 AM Response to Original message |
79. Why am I not surprised? n/t |
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grahamhgreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-18-09 10:45 AM Response to Original message |
80. Great!, I think there needs to be CRIMINAL LIABILITY AS WELL, someone should go to jail. |
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Segami (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-18-09 11:38 AM Response to Reply #80 |
83. " Corporate Personhood " emerged from the 1886 Supreme Court Case, |
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AlbertCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-18-09 10:50 AM Response to Original message |
82. Well, that's one down... several million to go.... |
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