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Stories by William Ehart
New York May Stop Heartless Health Insurers from Dropping Coverage When It Stops Being Profitable
Posted on Nov 7, 2009, Source: Washington Times
The proposed Ian's law, named after a victim of muscular dystrophy who requires an electronic device to speak would protect the most vulnerable from losing coverage.
Health Insurer Accused of "Attempted Murder" by Man Stripped of His Coverage
Posted on Oct 15, 2009, Source: Washington Times
Insurer would rather end health coverage for entire categories of illness such as muscular dystrophy than pay out one dime.