"If you get preggers then sure they will have to pay some $$ for the birth, but after that you have to start paying premiums for the child and its mo money for the HMO."

It explains why they'd not cover preventative costs (e.g. the pill) it's an "investment" in future customers. I guess that's why they pay for Viagra as well but not the pill.

"No, you are a paid blogger assigned to counter anyone that posts something negative about the government or Obama." by Mcamelyne II on 05/17/2011

by Robrob on 03/15/2009 12:30:30 AM EST

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People assume health insurance companies love preventative care because it will reduce costs in the long run. Except that any given (private) health insurance provider knows you aren't likely to be with them for your entire life.

This is especially true these days where people increasingly have several job changes. The insurance company doesn't see the point in spending money to reduce costs on people that are unlikely to be their customers in 10 years (or whatever).

by Tom Hanc on 03/15/2009 01:30:21 AM EST

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