How do you feel about the article, “Woman Denied Health Care Insurance After Rape Tells Her Story (Video)”?
Woman Denied Health Care Insurance After Rape Tells Her Story (Video) digg Share this on Facebook Huffpost – Woman Denied Health Care Insurance After Rape Tells Her Story (Video) stumble reddit del.ico.us RSS The Huffington Post First Posted: 10-27-09 04:56 AM | Updated: 10-27-09 05:31 AM Christina Turner was drugged and raped by two men in 2002. After taking anti-HIV drugs prescribed by her doctor as a preventative measure, Turner was denied health insurance. The HIV drugs, Turner was told, raised too many health questions for her insurer. Christina Turner’s story was part of a citizen journalism project by the Huffington Post Investigative Fund. Readers were asked to provide information and anecdotes about the inner workings of the insurance industry. Stories showing how victims of sexual assault can get tangled in the health insurance system were just one result of the project. CNN’s Anderson Cooper interviewed Turner on Monday night. She recounted her story and underscored the need
Christina Turner was drugged and raped by two men in 2002. After taking anti-HIV drugs prescribed by her doctor as a preventative measure, Turner was denied health insurance. The HIV drugs, Turner was told, raised too many health questions for her insurer. Christina Turner’s story was part of a citizen journalism project by the Huffington Post Investigative Fund. Readers were asked to provide information and anecdotes about the inner workings of the insurance industry. Stories showing how victims of sexual assault can get tangled in the health insurance system were just one result of the project. CNN’s Anderson Cooper interviewed Turner on Monday night. She recounted her story and underscored the need for reform. She touted the web site awomanisnotapreexistingcondition.com and encouraged viewers to find out more about the issue.
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