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Should children be denied health insurance because of weight?

Until Monday, 4-month-old Alex Lange was denied health insurance because he was too chubby. The insurance agency has since admitted its policy was flawed, but this case opened up a bigger debate about whether or not children of any age should be denied insurance because of weight.

Until Monday, 4-month-old Alex Lange was denied health insurance because he was too chubby. The insurance agency has since admitted its policy was flawed, but this case opened up a bigger debate about whether or not children of any age should be denied insurance because of weight.