After moving to California I applied for new Health Insurance with Blue Shield locally. A few days ago I received a call asking for more information about my scoliosis which I have always been told was moderate only. I answered the questions explaining that I never really feel back pain unless I do something strenuous like run a marathon, and that I run, swim and do pilates and yoga every week.
Today I was so upset to receive a letter denying my insurance due to scoliosis and very low allergies (like I am told that allergic to my 2 cats that sleep with me every night). Nothing is debilitating. I am 31 years old in perfect health throughout my life, low but healthy weight, and, aside from people telling me I had it and the brace that shamed me through adolescence, I did not ever feel scoliosis. Still, insurance denied me but refered me to a major risk medical insurance program. Risk of what? I have had scoliosis since I was 11 and my curve has actually gotten slightly better with all that pilates - 26 and 28 degrees make the S curve. As a child I asked my doctor to get surgery so I wouldnt have to be braced, but he explained that I was not serious enough. My husband is in law school and I am attempting to bring this issue to the legal clinic. This is stunning to me. Any one else with this kind of experience?
Today I was so upset to receive a letter denying my insurance due to scoliosis and very low allergies (like I am told that allergic to my 2 cats that sleep with me every night). Nothing is debilitating. I am 31 years old in perfect health throughout my life, low but healthy weight, and, aside from people telling me I had it and the brace that shamed me through adolescence, I did not ever feel scoliosis. Still, insurance denied me but refered me to a major risk medical insurance program. Risk of what? I have had scoliosis since I was 11 and my curve has actually gotten slightly better with all that pilates - 26 and 28 degrees make the S curve. As a child I asked my doctor to get surgery so I wouldnt have to be braced, but he explained that I was not serious enough. My husband is in law school and I am attempting to bring this issue to the legal clinic. This is stunning to me. Any one else with this kind of experience?
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