Ugh health insurance companies

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**Albatross**

Meh, if it's covered by the policy I don't see the problem. Also, depression SHOULD be considered a form of disability - it CAN (YMMV) seriously affect your ability to work. I knew a girl who was severely depressed who suffered from agoraphobia as part of her illness - she had panic attacks if she stayed outside for too long, and couldn't deal with large crowds. And yeah 'boo-hoo' stories is a bit harsh.

**Frazzled**

garret wrote:http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091122/ap_on_re_ca/cn_canada_facebook_insurance

Sun Nov 22, 1:20 pm ET
BROMONT, Quebec – A Canadian woman on long-term sick leave for depression says she lost her benefits because her insurance agent found photos of her on Facebook in which she appeared to be having fun.

Nathalie Blanchard has been on leave from her job at IBM in Bromont, Quebec, for the last year.

The Canadian Broadcasting Corp. reported Saturday she was diagnosed with major depression and was receiving monthly sick-leave benefits from insurance giant Manulife.

But the payments dried up this fall and when Blanchard called Manulife, she says she was told she was available to work because of Facebook.

She said her insurance agent described several pictures Blanchard posted on Facebook, including ones showing her having a good time at a Chippendales bar show, at her birthday party and on a sun holiday.

Blanchard said Manulife told her it's evidence she is no longer depressed. She's fighting to get her benefits reinstated and says her lawyer is exploring what the next step should be.

Blanchard told the CBC that on her doctor's advice, she tried to have fun, including nights out at her local bar with friends and short getaways to sun destinations, as a way to forget her problems.

Manulife wouldn't comment on Blanchard's case, but did say they would not deny or terminate a claim solely based on information published on Web sites such as Facebook

Is this just wrong or not. I have dealt with plenty of people with depression and it doesnt mean they have to be sad all the time. This is why i hate health insurance companies sometimes.

What it really means is don't have a facebook account, unless its full of pictures of dogs and high school band events. Or pizza. PIZZAA!!!!!!!

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dogma wrote:
Horst wrote:quite right, I should be punched for voicing my opinion. hell, why stop there, you should lynch me!

Because a punch is a reasonable expression of dissatisfaction?

Do you feel like running this all the way into hyperbole; claiming that my disagreement is infringing on your freedom, or do you want to be someone who isn't an idiot?

Horst wrote:
and if I ever wrote any books, you should gather them up and burn them! while your at it, you should form a club to do it with you. you know, for social purposes.

Well, at least your answer was prompt.

Is this going into Godwin land?

Horst wrote:
you could make a club banner even! hmm... a black windmill on a red background would look fun!

sounds like a great club. Nice try, Hitler, but I caught you in the act. go back to argentina.

Yes, yes it is. Try harder next time.

You have exactly as much information about this case as I do, and your conclusion is horribly unfounded. Everyone loves catharsis, including me, but extending it beyond a single post just makes you look foolish.

This thread is closed.
Gentlemen, saying you should be punched, the Hitler refernces (WTF IS THAT?!?!) or other attacks are not appropriate for Dakka, even the Dungeon that is the OT.
I will not issue private warnings, this time, but cease and desist this stuff. NOW.