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Originally Posted by Sea Dangles
Well, now that smokers will be paying more money for their premiums do you think that the Obese are next? The amount of money they cost is dramatically more than those not categorized as obese. For now it is unconstitutional to do so but I have a feeling it is coming and it is about time. I know that I would benefit from not chipping in for those with no self control. This is a very real problem for employers.My HS son is enacting the passage of such in a mock high school senate forum in MA.
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Smokers have been paying more, for quite some time, where I work.
I think it's absolutely fair to surcharge for health hazards that are within one's control.
Think of car insurance. I choose to own a Honda Accord. If I choose to buy a Porsche, I should expect to pay more. No one quetsions the fairness of that.
Why does that same notion not apply to health insurance? If I choose to overeat and not exercise enough (a choice I seem to be making lately, judging by how snug my pants have been feelling), and that drives up my costs, why the heck shouldn't I pay for that extra cost?
People who have conditions that are no fault of their own, should not be penalized. People who make terrible choices should be expected to face the consequences of those choices.
Good topic.