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Friday, June 04, 2004

An interesting piece over at Tech Central Station regarding the ability of health insurers to underwrite risks by charging different rates for insureds who are obese than those who are physically fit. Apparently it isn't done because the industry believes it is illegal. But maybe it isn't. Saw it on Instapundit.
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