re: Is insurance that covers pre existing conditions really insurance ?

Many chronic conditions are auto-immune. I'm 45, and two years ago my immune system was triggered. There are so many of these illnesses. I'm thin, never smoked, and I exercised. Now, I take a medicine that would cost $5,000 per month if not insured. Without it, my spine would fuse and I would still be in horrible pain. Believe me, you know plenty of people with similar chronic conditions. Many illnesses are NOT preventable.