| ▲ | tw04 5 hours ago | |
I hate to break it to you, healthcare in the US is extremely patchy and location dependent. I can also tell you working in tech for a very long time, if you aren’t working for a Silicon Valley company you might have health insurance options, but that doesn’t mean they’re any good. Especially if you have a preexisting condition. | ||
| ▲ | goosejuice 4 hours ago | parent | next [-] | |
> working for a Silicon Valley company you might have health insurance options, but that doesn’t mean they’re any good I'd love to hear about people working in 'tech' who don't have decent health insurance options. If that's you, where do you work and what do you do? > preexisting condition Not with ACA compliant plans | ||
| ▲ | lotsofpulp 5 hours ago | parent | prev [-] | |
>Especially if you have a preexisting condition. What does this mean? https://www.healthcare.gov/coverage/pre-existing-conditions/ https://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/about-the-aca/pre-existing-co... > Health insurance companies cannot refuse coverage or charge you more just because you have a “pre-existing condition” — that is, a health problem you had before the date that new health coverage starts. >Health insurers can no longer charge more or deny coverage to you or your child because of a pre-existing health condition like asthma, diabetes, or cancer, as well as pregnancy. >They cannot limit benefits for that condition either. Once you have insurance, they can't refuse to cover treatment for your pre-existing condition. This has been in effect since 2014 due to the Affordable Care Act. | ||