Is it legal to be denied medical insurance because of speeding tickets?

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Is it legal to be denied medical insurance because of speeding tickets?

I applied for an individual medical plan for my husband and I but they denied us because of my driving record. I called them and they said it was because of speeding tickets. I am very shocked and don’t feel like this can be legal.

Asked on September 21, 2011 under Insurance Law, Arkansas

Answers:

MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

It may not be because of speeding tickets solely but the trend has been that more and more insurance companies are denying insurance for many reasons. Insurance companies nowadays perform background checks and credit report checks. If you have too much debt, your insurance premiums may be high or you may be denied insurance altogether. It is also about habits. If you had many speeding tickets, your chances of injury are higher and the insurance company may not be willing to cover possible significant medical care. Talk to your insurance department in your state that regulates such health insurance companies and file a complaint. Sometimes you will find out more information from the complaint filing than you would from simply asking the company itself. When a regulatory authority gets involved, there is more chance for you to have your questions answered.


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