Bill would make insurers cover pre-existing conditions
Reuters, March 19, 2009
Democratic lawmakers filed a bill that would require health insurers to provide coverage to people with pre-existing medical conditions. Sen. Jay Rockefeller said the legislation would help the 133 million Americans with at least one chronic illness. Supporters of the bill hope the language is part of a larger healthcare reform effort.
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