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JT45242

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4. They know prevention is cheaper and more immediate...

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sun Jun 7, 2026, 04:20 PM

6 hrs ago

But for long term illnesses, they fight coverage because they are counting on it being a different company problem . why they fight against GLP-1 medicine for prediabetic people who don't have high A1C but have high weight, cholesterol, etc. those drugs affect super long term health problems.

Measles, chicken pox, hib,RSVP, tetanus, etc. happen in the young and are not likely to be a Medicare or Medicaid patient.

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US insurers' move to back vaccines sends 'powerful' message about safety of shots, experts say [View all] BumRushDaShow 7 hrs ago OP

There is nothing to believe or not believe johnnyfins 7 hrs ago #1

Vaccines are cheaper than sick and/or dying people. n/t CousinIT 6 hrs ago #2

The insurers are always looking at their bottom line. erronis 6 hrs ago #3

They know prevention is cheaper and more immediate... JT45242 6 hrs ago #4

"... insurance companies believe vaccines are "safe and effective"... GiqueCee 4 hrs ago #5

Insurers jack up rates on high risk groups, they should do the same on willful anti vaxers ToxMarz 2 hrs ago #6