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Originally Posted by tony404
I got to tell you those who have insurance the flood gates of service dont open I watched it with my dad. If my mother wasnt darth vader with these people his care would of sucked. Very few can pay out of pocket for the costs if they got really sick. I dont think people want super duper care they want to be able to go to the doc or if they are in a hospital they dont want it to bankrupt them.
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I hear what you are saying.
I agree that the U.S. should, or could, provide some measure of ... the term escapes me... major medical to those who seriously can't afford it. Homeless, under $20k a year, working poor, whatever. These people should be able to die on a bed like anyone else.
I do not think everyone should get free or subsidized coverage. Myself included. I can afford it if I want it.
I opted out of health care this year because the past couple of years, I spent more in premiums then I would have gotten back in coverage. For example, my doctor visits were not covered. I paid 50% or more on most of the tests and xrays I would receive. About the only thing I had gotten a decent discount on was medicine. But I am rarely sick as I am 36. This is with Blue Cross Blue Shield mind you.
I did shop around some for other carriers before dropping them completely. However, I love this shit, most insurance companies now will not insure you if you are over a target weight for your height. (new insurance)
So in my case, I think I the cut off for someone 6' is 220 lbs. I weight more than that by 30. So they would not cover me until I hit their max out weight and height limit.
This past year, I was at the doctors office all of one time. Early in the year. That is only because they would not give me a script without going in there. Although it is a recurring problem.
So 2008 medical bill. $71.00 plus a $15 prescription.
