TV News LIES

Saturday, Dec 20th

Last update10:11:42 AM GMT

You are here News Health Texas newborn denied health insurance over pre-existing condition

Texas newborn denied health insurance over pre-existing condition

E-mail Print PDF

New federal legislation that will prevent insurance companies from denying children coverage based on a pre-existing condition comes too late for the Tracys. The legislation, passed by Congress and signed by President Barack Obama this week, won't go into effect until September.

Without surgery, babies with this condition often die soon after birth, although some may live as long as a year, said Dr. Steve Muyskens, a pediatric cardiologist.

More...


Most Recent Related Stories...


Trump's push to end transgender care for young people opposed by pediatricians

Display at Gender Health Program Dr. Kade Goepferd watched the Trump administration's moves on Thursday to ban gender-affirming care for transgender...

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $40m to women who said talc to blame for cancer

J&J settles over talc A California jury on Friday awarded $40m to two women who said Johnson & Johnson’s baby...

Obamacare expiration will have ‘death spiral’ effect on US healthcare – experts

Obamacare expiration will be death spiralWith subsidies for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance set to expire, Americans who rely on...

Nearly 3 million people have caught the flu. Here’s where the virus is hitting hardest

Flu seasonConnecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Massachusetts, Michigan, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas and Puerto Rico also saw an...
 
America's # 1 Enemy
Tee Shirt
& Help Support TvNewsLIES.org!
TVNL Tee Shirt
 
TVNL TOTE BAG
Conserve our Planet
& Help Support TvNewsLIES.org!
 
Get your 9/11 & Media
Deception Dollars
& Help Support TvNewsLIES.org!
 
The Loaded Deck
The First & the Best!
The Media & Bush Admin Exposed!