October 21, 2009

Health Insurance Company: Sorry, But Rape is a Pre-Existing Condition



A Florida woman, who is a victim of sexual abuse, claims that rape was called a "pre-existing condition" by several health insurance companies, which would have disqualified her for care.

In 2002, Chris Turner, a health insurance agent from Tampa, Florida, was drugged and raped during a business trip. When she conferred with a doctor after her assault, Turner was prescribed preventative anti-HIV drugs, and she later entered counseling to help deal with the residual psychological effects of her rape.

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1 comment:

  1. Wow, this is laughable. I cannot even comprehend how rape would be considered a pre-existing condition.

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