http:\/\/affordablehealthinsurancequotes.org\/underwriting\/bmi-premium-rate-adjustment\/<\/a><\/p>\n– it confirms that people with very low BMI are on a par for premature stroke or heart attack with really fat people. Anorexia is very unhealthy
\n– if you’re significantly overweight, it will cost you a lot – but ONLY if you’re young. If you’re 57 and fat, you are not a high risk
\n– The cliff of non-insurability is very steep – I now understand why Humana declined me on their web site. <\/p>\n
I’m 57, probably 5’10” since my bones have settled. If I say I weigh 295 (which is accurate), that makes me an L5 risk. If I was 24, that would be a 70% premium surcharge. Since I’m over 55, L5 is a 10% surcharge, basically nothing. If I say I weigh 301 pounds, it is an automatic decline.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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