Question:
I haven't been able to get insurance because of obesity. Help?

I lost my insurance about ten years ago when I changed jobs. My employer had a plan that was medically underwritten and I was denied coverage. I work for a very small corporation (4 employees) and the other employees all have insurance through another family member. I think I make too much money for Medicaid. I'm not sure where to turn. It's hard for me to believe that an obese person simply can't buy insurance, but that has been my experience. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.    — Margaret M. (posted on January 30, 2000)

January 30, 2000
Were u in the military or anything where u could go to a veterans hospital? That is one alternative if it applies. also,social sercurity may be able to help if u have disability's due to abesity. there is special funds that could also help like if u go to the hospital and ask them if the have like an ELVIS PRESLEY FUND OR 1 OF THEM FAMOUS PEOPLE they are based on ur income as to what u pay. I do not know alot about them but a friend told me a little about it.
   — [Anonymous]

January 30, 2000
Obese people can get insurance. Go to an insurance broker and be very honest about why yoy want the insurance. They have access to all companies and can find what you are looking for. I come from a big family of insurance brokers. They have all been obese, and they all had WSL. So yes it is possible.Try not to get to frustrated.
   — [Anonymous]