Originally Posted by Lenny2

While we're on the subject of health insurance....those of you that have individual policies......are they allowed to drop you or single you out for a rate increase?

For instance I buy a policy and the rate is good for a year....then in month 11 I get diagnosed with leukemia or some shit like that. When my policy comes up for renewal are they allowed to drop me or just raise my premium to like 3K a month or something??

I know when you're in a group plan through an employer you're covered in those situations, but I don't know what the rules are for individuals.