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"Dawn Campbell" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
(SNIP)
> When her
> infant was 6 weeks old she felt like she had the symptoms of mastitis so
> she went to her OB/GYN and was diagnosed and treated for mastitis with a
> ten-day course of antibiotics. Later she received a letter from her
> insurance company asking her if she was still breastfeeding. She thought
> it strange that they would want to know, but she answered "yes". She then
> received a letter from the insurance company saying that since she had
> gotten mastitis (her first time ever), and was still breastfeeding she was
> at risk for getting mastitis again. They were going to change her health
> risk to a Level 2-- her husband and two children were going to remain a
> Level 1--and increase her premiums. She very much enjoys breastfeeding
and
> will continue inspite of the cost. She called the insurance company and
> asked why she should pay more money for doing the most healthy thing for
> herself and baby. They said that they "encourage breastfeeding but once
> you have gotten mastitis you can get it again and again." They said that
> is the only reason her premiums are going up and not due to any other
> aspect of her health.
This has just GOT to TAKE THE CAKE!!! I can't type out what I am saying at
full volume in the privacy of my own home. ARRGGHHH! I want to know who
the company is. I sure as H*ll don't want them getting my money.
> My question to you all: Have you ever heard of this
> before? And, I wonder if insurance companies charge extra to women who
> formula feed due to the increase in illnesses of their babies? Thanks.
I suggest she call her state's attorney general's office and/or insurance
division consumer protection office.
Oh I can't just type in what I'm thinking! I am beside myself. The
STUPIDITY!~!!!!!
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Monique
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