The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 644

wendybeth · 03-02-2012, 01:06 PM

Lots of private plans cover Viagra, as does Medicaid, a fact that caused not an inconsiderable amount of controversy when it was revealed to the public. Apparently, ED is a medical problem- and unwanted pregnancy isn't? Also, the Pill is prescribed for a variety of medical conditions unrelated to desiring to prevent a pregnancy.

I'm willing to bet all those old farts like Limbaugh use Viagra.

Kevy Baby · 03-02-2012, 01:08 PM

Yes, some plans cover Viagra and some plans don't cover birth control. However, I would have a hard time believing that there are plans that cover Viagra but don't cover BC.

Alex · 03-02-2012, 03:26 PM

Lots of plans that cover Viagra also cover birth control. But are any plans required to cover Viagra?

It is the required part that is at issue. She definitely doesn't deserve to be called a slut or any other names.

But I have some sympathy for the question of whether it should be part of a government mandate that no copay be the minimal acceptable coverage for prescriptions.

I'd also say it is a sign of how broken having insurance be (generally) tied to employment is stupid, since once employed it pretty much creates a monopoly situation. Whereas if everybody who mandated to buy their own insurance on an exchange with certain price points, if contraceptive coverage is desired, and it really is cheaper in the end for the insurers as many claim (or isn't significantly more expensive), then it would become a point of competitive advantage for some insurance to cover it while a "conscientious objector" insurance plan can die on the vine if that means nobody wants it.

But instead we insist on putting a disinterested (for the most part) middleman in the equation and the employer is only going to care about cost.

katiesue · 03-02-2012, 04:11 PM

I thought this article from the LA Times last week was interesting. Healthcare Insurance: How the patchwork coverage came to be

Betty · 03-02-2012, 04:30 PM

Are plans required to cover pregnancy?

Snowflake · 03-16-2012, 02:48 PM

Rick Santorum just lost himself the nomination. Snort.

Quote:

Rick Santorum has made a campaign promise to bar "hardcore pornography" from American websites, magazines and television, but industry giants who produce much of the nation's porn aren't worried that the crusading candidate will stop the multibillion dollar industry from churning out the next "Deep Throat."

Gn2Dlnd · 03-17-2012, 02:59 PM

^ Michael Lucas gives good duckface.

SzczerbiakManiac · 03-17-2012, 03:43 PM

That is his only face.

JWBear · 03-20-2012, 01:57 PM

Mayor Bloomberg is just trying to uphold the free markets. No one should get food for free. If they can't affort to buy it, it's just their own tough luck! They should get jobs! No socialist give-aways! That;s the GOP way!

Alex · 03-20-2012, 02:33 PM

I would like to see the actual regulation as I suspect that the article is writing it as misleadingly broad (I suspect it is only second hand prepared foods, not "food").

I'm saying the rule is good, I just suspect it isn't quite as broad as described.

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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Lots of private plans cover Viagra, as does Medicaid, a fact that caused not an inconsiderable amount of controversy when it was revealed to the public. Apparently, ED is a medical problem- and unwanted pregnancy isn't? Also, the Pill is prescribed for a variety of medical conditions unrelated to desiring to prevent a pregnancy. I'm willing to bet all those old farts like Limbaugh use Viagra. __________________
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Yes, some plans cover Viagra and some plans don't cover birth control. However, I would have a hard time believing that there are plans that cover Viagra but don't cover BC. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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03-02-2012, 03:26 PM	#3
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Lots of plans that cover Viagra also cover birth control. But are any plans required to cover Viagra? It is the required part that is at issue. She definitely doesn't deserve to be called a slut or any other names. But I have some sympathy for the question of whether it should be part of a government mandate that no copay be the minimal acceptable coverage for prescriptions. I'd also say it is a sign of how broken having insurance be (generally) tied to employment is stupid, since once employed it pretty much creates a monopoly situation. Whereas if everybody who mandated to buy their own insurance on an exchange with certain price points, if contraceptive coverage is desired, and it really is cheaper in the end for the insurers as many claim (or isn't significantly more expensive), then it would become a point of competitive advantage for some insurance to cover it while a "conscientious objector" insurance plan can die on the vine if that means nobody wants it. But instead we insist on putting a disinterested (for the most part) middleman in the equation and the employer is only going to care about cost.
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I thought this article from the LA Times last week was interesting. Healthcare Insurance: How the patchwork coverage came to be __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	Are plans required to cover pregnancy? __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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Gn2Dlnd Parmmadore Jim Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Casita del Queso Posts: 3,810	^ Michael Lucas gives good duckface. __________________ Does anyone still wear a hat?
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SzczerbiakManiac "ZER-bee-ak" Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,409	That is his only face. __________________
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	Mayor Bloomberg is just trying to uphold the free markets. No one should get food for free. If they can't affort to buy it, it's just their own tough luck! They should get jobs! No socialist give-aways! That;s the GOP way! __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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03-20-2012, 02:33 PM	#10
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I would like to see the actual regulation as I suspect that the article is writing it as misleadingly broad (I suspect it is only second hand prepared foods, not "food"). I'm saying the rule is good, I just suspect it isn't quite as broad as described.
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