Unfortunately, the motivation for these kinds of testimonials is not sentiment or reasonableness. Its profit. Its just not profitable for health insurance companies to treat old people -- that's where they lose all of their money.
I don't think insurance companies care much one way or another. If people prefer to prolong their life as long as possible, then insurance companies would just increase premium payments and pay for these procedures.
Unfortunately, the motivation for these kinds of testimonials is not sentiment or reasonableness. Its profit. Its just not profitable for health insurance companies to treat old people -- that's where they lose all of their money.