GOP U.S. Rep. Opposes Federal Law Preventing Ins. Companies From Denying Care To Leukemia Patients
Congresswoman Opposes Federal Law Preventing Insurance Companies From Denying Care To Leukemia Patients
TAMPA, Florida There should be no federal law preventing insurance companies from denying coverage to leukemia patients, according to a leading Republican congresswoman.
In an interview with ThinkProgress, Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) argued that, contra Obamacares new protections, insurance companies should not be prevented by federal law from denying insurance to people with pre-existing conditions, including those with leukemia. What you dont have to do is federalize everything, Blackburn, one of the GOP leaders in the health care fight, explained. She preferred state-run high-risk pools instead, but refused to entertain the idea that it should be illegal for insurance companies to deny care for those with pre-existing conditions.
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http://thinkprogress.org/health/2012/08/30/770131/marsha-blackburn-preexisting-conditions/