March 23, 2006 |
Posted By Diane Pfadenhauer |
Love is Bliss - But Only With Health Insurance
Yesterday's Wall Street Journal print edition published an interesting story on its front cover - the role of health insurance in online dating. According to the Journal:
"Health insurance is expensive, complex and bureaucratic. These days, it's also sexy. Right up there with washboard abs, a steady job and a fun-loving personality..."
"Those who have it sometimes flaunt it as an asset, a sign to potential mates that they are serious, professional and grounded. Others troll for partners with blue-chip policies because they need coverage themselves, or want evidence -- short of asking for a credit report -- that a prospect isn't a slacker."
It's a sad commentary that we used to take the existence of health insurance for granted. Although the article is seemingly comical, I think is demonstrates the sad truth that fewer and fewer can be complacent about their health insurance coverage.