Reform Bills Might Push Insurers To Deny More Claims

Because insurers would have to offer coverage to all applicants regardless of pre-existing conditions if health care reform passes, insurers might deny more treatment claims to help control their costs.  The proposals would not expand consumer protections against treatment denials.

• "Health Care Bills Lack Protections Against Treatment Denials, Experts Say" (Girion, Los Angeles Times, 10/19).