> Just curious. Anyone tried to get or know someone who tried to get health insurance with a pre-existing condition? For example for having something non-lethal such as ulcerative colitis. I've only heard horror stories but would be interested in more real life experiences. How much would it cost you aprox? <br> <br>She is uninsurable except through employee sponsored life and health insurance programs. By law the health insurance companies are required to offer her insurance but the premiums are unaffordable on her upper middle-class income.