Re: OT: Physicians for a National Health Program

[Jim Rojas <jrojas@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

She couldn't stand on her feet long enough to last 2 weeks, nevermind
30-90 days.

Jim Rojas



Homer wrote:
> Jim Rojas wrote:
>
>> I forgot to mention that my wife is totally uninsurable in our wonderful
>> healthcare system because she had her gaul bladder removed back in 1987.
>> She was involved in a serious rear end collision involving a dump truck
>> back in 1978. She was a back seat passenger in the car that was rear
>> ended. For the accident she was awarded absolutely nothing, and to this
>> day has back problems and can't be on her feet for anymore than a few
>> hours at a time. The truck driver was uninsured, he didn't even hold a
>> valid CDL license, and the company who owned and operated the truck was
>> no where to be found.
>
>
> That sucks.  I don't think she can be denied group coverage though (no
> heath questions asked).  She can go to work for a company that offers
> it, stay 30-90 days until qualification then quit.  After that they
> must offer COBRA for the next 18 months (at about 2x the company
> cost).
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