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Virginia GOP gubernatorial candidate (and state attorney general) Ken Cuccinelli thinks health insurance shouldn't cover routine doctor's visits... -- (link)
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Don Homer (aka DonHomer)
Jul 11 '13, 08:19
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There is an argument for this. But it's actually in the heath insurer's best interest for you to go so they'll always cover it. -- nm
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spamlet
Jul 11, 08:25
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Sort of like car insurance and chips in the windshield?
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Was Bar Was
Jul 11, 08:35
what argument is that? -- nm
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Don Homer
Jul 11, 08:33
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That insurance is meant to be for the unusual and expensive, I suppose. But I think it's misguided to treat health and property the same. -- nm
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mara
Jul 11, 08:36
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Right. The argument is that the insurance system should be for catastrophes but that routine procedures should be paid out of pocket.
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spamlet
Jul 11, 08:46
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great. i'll just wait over here for "routine procedures" to actually be priced like routine services -- nm
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charlie
Jul 11, 08:58
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And part of that problem is dealing with insurance companies.
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spamlet
Jul 11, 09:08
cause routine checkups mean a lower reduction in catastrophic incidents? -- nm
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tRuMaN
Jul 11, 08:57
there are some studies starting to suggest we're a bit obsessive about regular visits to some things
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Mel Profit
Jul 11, 08:30
And it sounds like he and Bob McDonnell are in hot water
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amoxy
Jul 11, 08:21
That's quality leadership right there. Better snatch this guy up, Virginia! -- nm
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Jim
Jul 11, 08:21
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