Can You Be Denied Health Insurance For Being Overweight? 
You can not be denied health insurance for being overweight . Whether you weigh 100 pounds , or 600 pounds , you will not be turned down for coverage for an Exchange -LRB- Marketplace -RRB- plan . The ACA -LRB- Affordable Care Act -RRB- legislation provides guarantee-issue for qualified health insurance plans , and pre-existing conditions , including obesity , are covered . 