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Health Insurance Rescissions

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State lawmakers are voting this week on a package of bills that would make it harder for health insurance companies to cancel coverage for individual policyholders. Insurers are facing intense scrutiny for rescinding policies after discovering even minor discrepancies in a member's health application. But consumer groups and state regulators say even with the proposed new laws in place, those who want to buy individual insurance policies will still be powerless. Reporter: Sarah Varney

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