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Insight: Firms to charge smokers, obese more for healthcare

Insight: Firms to charge smokers, obese more for healthcare

Like a lot of companies, Veridian Credit Union wants its employees to be healthier. In January, the Waterloo, Iowa-company rolled out a wellness program and voluntary screenings.

Senh: Is this even legal? Isn't this discrimination? Sure, it'll probably force some people smoke less or watch their weight, but still.

 

Fat baby can get coverage after all, insurer says

Fat baby can get coverage after all, insurer says

After drawing national attention for denying coverage to a healthy but heavy 4-month-old boy, a Colorado insurer has changed its policy on hefty infants.

 

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