July 29th, 2010
Since I’ve been living with lupus the issue of health insurance has been an issue for me. Every six months I have routine blood work to check my lupus levels and to check my vitamin d levels. These are only a couple of things I have checked because of my medical problems. In May 2010, I had my gallbladder out and the bill for that was pretty high. Removing my gallbladder wasn’t an elective surgery because they were concerned it may explode.
If I didn’t have health insurance I would not have my health issues under control. I would be stuck praying to God I survive and I would be living in horrible pain. When I had no control of my pain everyone around me suffered too. On a regular basis I take several medications for some relief to my health issues.
If I was to apply for health insurance I would be denied because of preexisting health problem. In March 2010 President Obama signed the Health Care Reform bill to offer health insurance to 32 million Americans with no health insurance. This bill will help a lot of people with various chronic conditions such as lupus and other illnesses. To enroll you will have to be without health insurance for 6 months or be denied coverage due to pre-existing conditions. The coverage could start as early as August. To apply for this coverage visit the Department of Health and Human Services. www.healthcare.gov
Source: Lupus.org-People with Lupus Denied Health Insurance Due to Pre-Existing Condition May Be Able to Obtain Coverage through Health Care Reform Law Plan
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