Posted by SheilaC on July 12, 2009, at 14:49:02
I've been seeing a shrink for about 15 years and am treated for BPII. I haven't shared this information or what meds I am taking with my family doc (I only see family doc for yearly physical, allergy meds, general colds, etc.) The big reason I have not shared this info with my family doc is that I have him listed as my doc on my life insurance paperwork.
I'm afraid if I were honest with my family doc, the life insurance company may find out in the future (when they update their records) and drop me.
Am I being stupid? Can a life insurance company refuse to cover me or drop me due to bipolar illness?
I have even thought about seeing a 2nd family me so that I can have one doc that knows everything about me and use the other doc as my reference for my life insurance.
I hate being dishonest, but I don't feel like I should be discriminated against because of this stupid, awful disease.
poster:SheilaC
thread:906404
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