Democrats' plan to help 'uninsurables' questioned

Democrats' plan to help 'uninsurables' questioned

WASHINGTON -- You're afraid your cancer is back, and a health insurance company just turned you down. Under the health care bills in Congress, you could apply for coverage through a new high-risk pool that President Barack Obama promises would immediately start serving patients with pre-existing medical problems. Wait a second. Read the fine print. You may have to be uninsured for six months to qualify.

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