Question:
I NEED INSURANCE!!!

I tried to buy a Blue Cross policy, but was turned down because of my weight. What can I do? Thank you.    — annmarie B. (posted on February 22, 2003)

February 22, 2003
I would check to see if your state sponsors a "health risk pool" insurance policy. Texas offers one. They have certain guidelines that make you eligible - certain illnesses, denied for coverage due to health reasons or higher costs than what they charge. Its worth a shot.
   — Lindy S.

February 22, 2003
Have you considered getting a part time job that offers insurance?? I know grocery stores offer part time employees insurance as well as Home Depot. You cant be turned down for a group policy. My sister has decided to pursue this surgery and her private insurance had an exclusion. She is now working for The Home Depot, part time. It is a covered benefit under their insurance plan.
   — skymaxjr

February 22, 2003
What about your local Vocational rehab place?
   — Jamie M.

February 23, 2003
the best thing for you to do is get in with a group because any kind of single plan is going to turn you down because of weight i been there i know that so even if you work part time at like the other girls said home depo or grocery store good luck to you.
   — ROSEMARY A.