Insurance Legislation?

Hello, I heard that the Florida Legislature is trying to pass a law that will require insurance companies to pay for WLS. Can anyone verify if this is true and if it is true when the vote will be? Thanks! Mark

I hope this true. They need too. I would say go to myflorida.com and look it up.

Mark, I have not heard of this. This would be great though, I would love for this to happen! Let me know if you hear anything else on it! Thanks. Michelle

Mark, there was some information floating around the boards on that subject. I suspect if you contact your local legislator's office, their aide would be glad to do the research. It is simple for them, as they have special software for such things. Marla

that would be awsome.. keep us informed

I sent an email to a Ken Gottlieb, a State Rep that I know personally, to ask him if he knew anything about it. As soon as I get a reply, I will let you all know. I tend to believe what I heard was false. Florida's Legislature has a large Republican majority and I doubt VERY much that Republicans would do anything to force insurance companies to pay more. But, who knows? Hope to hear something soon. Mark

I sat in on both the Governor's Task Force on Affordable Insurance and the House Subcommitte on Affordable Health Insurance during the last legislative session (2004-05). While I did not attend every meeting, and I'm sure my knowledge is full of holes, I can say that the words I heard over and over again are: People have to be accountable for their state of health. Insurance companies should not have to pay for people that choose unhealthy life styles. The House of Representatives hammered on obesity and tobacco as two major costs of health care. Of course, they can say that since they don't have to pay one penny for their health care - we pay it for them!

Very easy for people that are not Obese and don't smoke to say. I had a feeling it was all just a fantasy. When the majority cares more about the insurance companies than the patients, this is the exact stupidity we will see in the legislature. Sure, as if I CHOSE this lifestyle. Idiots!

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