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Old 08-15-2007, 12:05 AM
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It says? Narcotics of illegal drugs currently being used or used within the last 4 years, including marijuana? Yes or No.

I have in 4 friggin years, who hasnt. I havnt smoked the dro since January 2007, Should I be honest?
I need Heath Care.
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Old 08-15-2007, 12:15 AM
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How would they know if you're being dishonest?
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Old 08-15-2007, 12:19 AM
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Yes, be honest. Just like every single other person who applies for insurance.

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Old 08-15-2007, 12:26 AM
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i never smoked in my entire life
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Old 08-15-2007, 12:26 AM
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I hate telling people not to tell the truth.... But seriously, I got denied insurance for honesty about my drug history. It might have included a little more than just the chrons though. My life insurance is like super expensive, too, and it's been 6 years this September.
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Old 08-15-2007, 02:46 AM
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lie and say you didnt smoke it. they either fail you. or charge you more.
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Old 08-15-2007, 01:38 PM
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Default Re: I toked up on the Health Plan Insurance claim...

Originally Posted by StatuSCheckA
...who hasnt.
me.
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Old 08-15-2007, 01:56 PM
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Default Re: I toked up on the Health Plan Insurance claim...

Originally Posted by StatuSCheckA
...who hasnt...
Me too.
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Old 08-16-2007, 05:10 AM
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Definitely lie.
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Old 08-16-2007, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by chrischoi
lie and say you didnt smoke it...
Or simply tell them you forgot if you've smoked pot.
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Old 08-16-2007, 04:23 PM
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Lie ... But only if you have never been busted for it. If you have been in rehab and say you never have they might figure out you are lying. If the last time you did anything was 4 years ago it should be out of your system by now. The only way I can think of them finding out is if you have haven't had a hair cut in that time. Then they can still find it with a hair test.
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Old 08-16-2007, 05:04 PM
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tell them that you've been drinking a lot so if you have smoked pot theres no way you would remember. Lie. How would they know? I'm pretty sure a drug test won't show it that far back.
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Old 08-16-2007, 05:31 PM
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Here is some more info on the hair test.
http://www.craigmedical.com/Hair_Drug_Test.htm
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Old 08-17-2007, 07:12 PM
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Hey thanks yall.
I did not put the check mark under "Yes".
I didnt do it very much, and I have NO police record or anything.
I go to the doctor like once a year if that, so its no big deal.
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Old 08-18-2007, 06:26 AM
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Let’s say that you smoked pot 3.9 years ago. How exactly does this affect your health and justify their decision to deny you coverage or charge you higher rates?
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i passed a hair test for work...lol i shaved my head(i knew i would fail), so they took it from my legs...haha
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Wow. I didn't think of that.
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lol, are you being sarcastic frosty?
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Under "Other", write:

I do not believe so, but I was high, so I do not recall.
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Originally Posted by XB_BOY_2005
lol, are you being sarcastic frosty?
No, I really didn't think of it. Then my mind wondered to where else they could pull hair from. "Sorry Mr. Smith, But I'm going to need you to drop pant and cut you a bald spot from your lovefuzz.
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