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2. My employer requires me to affirm I don't smoke else...

Wed Aug 18, 2021, 09:35 PM

Aug 2021

I'm subject to a higher premium. Charging unvaccinated seems fair. I'd ding overweight people, too.

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Why shouldn't health insurers demand a higher premium [View all] Still Sensible Aug 2021 OP

My employer requires me to affirm I don't smoke else... VarryOn Aug 2021 #2

Neither of those are permitted reasons for a surcharge. Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #8

OK. Thanks. That makes sense.... VarryOn Aug 2021 #11

Yeah but where does it stop? luv2fly Aug 2021 #3

Not everyone has insurance leftstreet Aug 2021 #4

No, it won't solve the problem, but Still Sensible Aug 2021 #6

The cheapest option is to triage them out. roamer65 Aug 2021 #5

If Jeebus (or his spokesman) told them to not vaccinate... Thunderbeast Aug 2021 #10

Because the ACA prohibits it. Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #7

Thanks for that. It would seem to me that insurance companies Still Sensible Aug 2021 #9

I support this 100% LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2021 #12