What happens when you get a new medical diagnosis?

What happens when you get a new medical diagnosis?

A vast majority of chronic conditions are long-lasting and only offer symptomatic treatments rather than a cure or solution. Essentially, when you receive a new diagnosis (or if you’re still waiting on one with ongoing symptoms), the reality of time kicks in. The timeline changes.

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What should I do if I have a medical condition?

Follow your current treatment plan (e.g., Asthma Action Plan, dialysis schedule, blood sugar testing, nutrition and exercise recommendations) to keep your medical condition under control. Have at least a 30-day supply of prescription and non-prescription medicines.

What does it mean to have a chronic illness?

Having a chronic condition doesn’t necessarily mean an illness is critical or dangerous — although some chronic illnesses, such as cancer and AIDS, can be life-threatening. But chronic illnesses can also include conditions like asthma , arthritis, ADHD , and diabetes. Each health condition has its own symptoms, treatment, and course.

A vast majority of chronic conditions are long-lasting and only offer symptomatic treatments rather than a cure or solution. Essentially, when you receive a new diagnosis (or if you’re still waiting on one with ongoing symptoms), the reality of time kicks in. The timeline changes.

News-Medical.Net provides this medical information service in accordance with these terms and conditions. Please note that medical information found on this website is designed to support, not to replace the relationship between patient and physician/doctor and the medical advice they may provide.

What happens if you have a pre-existing condition?

What This Means for You. Health insurers can no longer charge more or deny coverage to you or your child because of a pre-existing health condition like asthma, diabetes, or cancer. They cannot limit benefits for that condition either. Once you have insurance, they can’t refuse to cover treatment for your pre-existing condition.

When did the new pre-existing condition law go into effect?

Pre-Existing Conditions Under current law, health insurance companies can’t refuse to cover you or charge you more just because you have a “pre-existing condition” — that is, a health problem you had before the date that new health coverage starts. These rules went into effect for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2014.