Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2017
Abstract
This paper considers the denial of health insurance benefits based on a participant's high-risk behaviors such as self-inflicted injuries. In many instances, healthcare benefits can be denied if patients are injured while engaging in criminal activities, from a self-infliction, and from injuries relating to the consumption of alcohol. With increases in healthcare expenditures and government regulation, the necessity for benefit reductions is directed at individuals engaging in high-risk behaviors. The belief is that high-risk behaviors can be modified by individuals. Unfortunately, modification of behaviors may not be available to everyone.
Recommended Citation
Robertson, B. M., McKinney R. E., Jr., Shao, L. P. (2017). Self-Inflicted Injuries: Designation for Risk Assessment or Cost Avoidance. Journal of International Finance and Economics 17(3): 37-40.
Comments
The copy of record is available at http://dx.doi.org/10.18374/JIFE-17-3.3.
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