And if you are still wondering why we need government oversight (i.e. a public option), then read this story:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33411196/ns/today-today_health/

A healthy child. A little on the small side. Not on the “normal” curve. Death panel you say? Yep, your friendly insurance company.

Aislin’s dad, Robert Bates, told TODAY’s Erin Burnett he was shocked that United HealthCare turned down their request for coverage when their daughter is basically a picture of health, having suffered nothing more than a common cold in her life. Doctors have told Robert and his wife, Rachel, that Aislin’s small size is purely a matter of genes, not ill health.

It seems as if they’re discriminating about the fact that she’s smaller, that her size is an issue, Robert Bates said. I don’t see why that would be a factor in whether or not a child is healthy.”

United HealthCare turned down coverage for Aislin — even though it had already insured Aislin as an infant — stating she did not meet height and weight standards and also noting the Bateses had sought treatment for Aislin’s finicky eating habits.

Oh. Aislin doesn’t like broccoli, huh? Seems like there was a president who didn’t like broccoli either.

Dr. Nancy Snyderman said,

I think what we’re really seeing is the cherry-picking of health care plans across the country. If anyone doubted the significance of health care reform in this country, this is why things have to change. This is egregious.”

And bullshit…

People are dying, literally dying, every day because of health insurers policies. The time to fix this is now.

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