So I'm parousing online through my Health Insurance Company website. You know, just wanting to see what is covered and what isn't sort of thing. The fascinating part is that they are very "pro-active" in "healthcare" (loosely labeled). So as I click through what is covered: 80% after blah blah blah, or co-pay of $20 bucks etc...
I click on "Alternative Therapies." Incredible, my insurance company is now a discount broker. All the "AT's" are listed as giving a 10 - 20% discount on services. What! No coverage?
Then it gets really interesting. The TWO most Doctor recommended advice are not covered: Exercise and Nutrition education. In fact cut and pasted from said website:
Nutrition
The following services are not covered:
● Megavitamin and nutrition based therapy.
● Nutritional counseling for either individuals or groups.
● Enteral feedings and other nutritional and electrolyte supplements, including infant formula and donor breast milk.
What why is it that 99% of the doctors worth their weight will say "Exercise and Eat right." But the Insurance companies won't pay for that prescription.
Alas, a political rant. Better yet, a call to change in each individual's life where we the people need to self educate as to what is nutritious and them make informed choices. Believe you me, I am all for a great tasting cupcake. Just don't tell me that the egg in them makes them nutritious.
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