Should Smokers Pay More for Health Insurance?

Kristin Gourlay — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:48:35 +0000

Under the Affordable Care Act, health insurers will be able to charge smokers up to 50% more than non-smokers for health insurance. Fair or not, a Politico article points out how difficult that policy might be to enforce - and not simply because smokers could lie. For instance:

American Lung Association scores RI's tobacco efforts

Kristin Gourlay — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:00:00 +0000

(PROVIDENCE, RI) Rhode Island’s scores are mixed on a new report card from the American Lung Association. The grades are based on the state’s efforts to control and prevent tobacco use.

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Should Smokers Pay More for Health Insurance?

American Lung Association scores RI's tobacco efforts