These short - term plans force individuals and families to fill out medical questionnaires when applying, which are often used to deny coverage, charge more based on age, gender, or a pre-existing condition, or exclude coverage for the types of care that a person may need most, such as care for diabetes, high blood pressure, pregnancy, and countless other common conditions. (insurancenewsnet.com)
You usually don't need to stay home from day care for other common conditions, such as if your child has a rash without fever, warts, or ringworm. (verywellfamily.com)
Combine that with other common conditions that plague the typical aging population — high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular issues — and you've got a recipe for extra pudge. (saragottfriedmd.com)