I have been with Kaiser insurance for more than fifteen years now. I was insured through my mother's employer. Being that I am 31 years old, I understand that they normally cut off adult children being covered at the age of 18 (unless the child is in college). However, I had been covered by Kaiser Permanente up until around November of 2005. I had had coverage since I was around the age of 15. But now, they have cancelled my coverage. Before, when asked why, they didn't provide a clear answer as to why they revoked my coverage. But now, they are saying that it is due to my obesity and high blood pressure. I have basically stayed the same weight all these years. Since the age of 15, I have probably gained about 30 or 40 lbs. Can they legally do this to me? I am very angry that they refuse to allow me to have health insurance now, on the premise that I am "obese" and I have HBP. I am five foot ten, and weigh around 270. It's not like I weigh 800 lbs.- sheesh! What can I do?
2006-07-14
06:34:33
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