I am in the process of writing a brief persuasive paper about mandating health insurance companies cover STD exams. I value the opinion of the collective Eden Community and would appreciate your feedback. If you choose to respond, none of your personal information will be used in this paper I would only like to understand people's general feeling towards this subject.
Health insurance and STD tests
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I don't understand some of the questions. Like: "The majority of sexually active people do NOT get STD tests because of financial problems." etc. Without doing a lot of research, I'd have NO way of knowing the answer to this. This isn't an opinion question. It's either a fact or not.
Originally posted by
NarcissisticLust
I am in the process of writing a brief persuasive paper about mandating health insurance companies cover STD exams. I value the opinion of the collective Eden Community and would appreciate your feedback. If you choose to respond, none of your
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I am in the process of writing a brief persuasive paper about mandating health insurance companies cover STD exams. I value the opinion of the collective Eden Community and would appreciate your feedback. If you choose to respond, none of your personal information will be used in this paper I would only like to understand people's general feeling towards this subject.
Also, most insurance companies cover STD testing as part of regular exams.
The problem is, if you "mandate" something, people won't be able to say no to a procedure or test. People have the right to say no to testing. I refused an HIV test during my pregnancies, because I know some tests for HIV can show a false positive during pregnancy.
I've actually never heard of a insurance company who didn't cover testing for STDs.
Is this a problem in your area?
04/11/2011
I have not put much research into this paper yet but was interested to look into how accessible STD exams are for the general public, with or without health insurance, especially with the debate over Planned Parenthood funding- which has become a political agenda opposed to concern for women's health. However I am considering changing my topic to comprehensive sex education in public schools. Sorry for the questions which were posted before finding sources or facts.
04/12/2011
I wouldn't say that a MAJORITY of sexually active people don't get tested because of financial issues, but I think at least a good chunk don't, especially when you're considering college-age kids. To get a full STD test, even at a "free clinic," isn't cheap if you're having blood work done.
04/27/2011
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Great question.
Originally posted by
NarcissisticLust
I am in the process of writing a brief persuasive paper about mandating health insurance companies cover STD exams. I value the opinion of the collective Eden Community and would appreciate your feedback. If you choose to respond, none of your
...
I am in the process of writing a brief persuasive paper about mandating health insurance companies cover STD exams. I value the opinion of the collective Eden Community and would appreciate your feedback. If you choose to respond, none of your personal information will be used in this paper I would only like to understand people's general feeling towards this subject.
06/14/2011
Good topic. Financial constraint doesn't have to be an issue though. Yes testing can be expensive, but I'm always surprised at how few people know that most county public health departments do it very cheap. The county I live in runs the whole gamut for $25. I really wish they would put a bit more effort into publicizing this...
06/21/2011
INSURANCE COMPANIES DO NOT COVER HIV AND STD TESTINGS AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE. I would know, since I recently asked about that kind of coverage to my insurance company, Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Local health departments do make STD testings more affordable. Also, HIV testing is usually free. On July 11, 2011, I had my first HIV test at a local health center for free. The procedure took 15 minutes, while the whole appointment took 25 minutes. The nurses were courteous and the physician was very sweet and sincere.
Some people do not know how simple and affordable this service is in their community. Unfortunately, more people do not care that this service is accessible. Some people are too lazy to set up appointments.
By the way, my HIV test came out negative and I did not have to schedule a follow up test since I did not engage in sex in the past 6 months. I know, sad that I have such a long dry spell, but HOORAY for being clean!
Local health departments do make STD testings more affordable. Also, HIV testing is usually free. On July 11, 2011, I had my first HIV test at a local health center for free. The procedure took 15 minutes, while the whole appointment took 25 minutes. The nurses were courteous and the physician was very sweet and sincere.
Some people do not know how simple and affordable this service is in their community. Unfortunately, more people do not care that this service is accessible. Some people are too lazy to set up appointments.
By the way, my HIV test came out negative and I did not have to schedule a follow up test since I did not engage in sex in the past 6 months. I know, sad that I have such a long dry spell, but HOORAY for being clean!
07/16/2011
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This one for me. I wanted to have one done recently, and the price for a full STD test was slightly over $150 per person. That's $300 for my partner and I. That's pretty expensive for college-aged students (that's actually ridiculous for college-aged students).
Originally posted by
Smitty
I wouldn't say that a MAJORITY of sexually active people don't get tested because of financial issues, but I think at least a good chunk don't, especially when you're considering college-age kids. To get a full STD test, even at a "free clinic,"
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I wouldn't say that a MAJORITY of sexually active people don't get tested because of financial issues, but I think at least a good chunk don't, especially when you're considering college-age kids. To get a full STD test, even at a "free clinic," isn't cheap if you're having blood work done.
07/16/2011
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i also think that it's embarrassing to go and get an STD test...and that's part of the reason ppl don't go
Originally posted by
NarcissisticLust
I am in the process of writing a brief persuasive paper about mandating health insurance companies cover STD exams. I value the opinion of the collective Eden Community and would appreciate your feedback. If you choose to respond, none of your
...
I am in the process of writing a brief persuasive paper about mandating health insurance companies cover STD exams. I value the opinion of the collective Eden Community and would appreciate your feedback. If you choose to respond, none of your personal information will be used in this paper I would only like to understand people's general feeling towards this subject.
08/06/2011
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