Doctor, Doctor.
Why? Why has health insurance become so expensive? Health insurance is a benefit that most companies offer their employees. But, it’s not a “benefit” if your left with chump change after paying for the bills. Yes, insurance pays for some of it, and you’re left with the rest. I hate getting political and sticking my nose into business where it doesn’t belong. There are people who can afford health insurance without thinking twice about paying the bill, but on the other hand like most Americans, we can’t afford it. Democrats want it one way. Republicans want it another. Other parties (often the unspoken, unnoticed group) may see it both ways, but still have their own unique views.
The cost of staying healthy is outrageous. Maintaining your health is the kicker.
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If you pay taxes and vote, you have every right to stick your nose into everything, whether or not you are as “well-read” on a particluar subject. Don’t shy away from having your opinion heard–that is what makes this country great. I 100% agree with the cost of “benefits”. Totally ridiculous. I’m not sure I’d want government health care, but regulation on medical lawsuits and fees charged by medical pros would go a long way to correct the situation today.
@Mac,
I pay taxes just like everyone else. My taxes may not be as high as some, but I pay them. I’m not a Richard Hatch who “forgets” to pay taxes. Because I pay taxes, I think it should be free. I’m referring to health care. If you don’t pay taxes, and I don’t know who doesn’t, then something else could be sorted out for those who don’t. But it is crazy. One provider gives X amount of coverage and another doesn’t. It’s too complicated.
I’m from Britain, as you have probably guessed, and over here we have National Health Service (NHS). Everyone has access to health care at the point of use. It is paid for through National Insurance contributions that are taken directly out of our wages/salaries. The NHS does get a very bad press over here and a lot of imporvements need to be made, but it’s comforting to know that if I’m ill or brake a leg I will get treated.
Cheers,
BBB.
@BBB,
I’d rather be covered and not have to think twice. There are too many complications with health insurance in the States. Everyone has a different plan. Different benefits. Different everything. At least in Britain, there isn’t any guessing if X happens will it be covered or not.
Yep, this is true. If you work you pay via a tax, if you don’t work, don’t worry you still get treatment. Although, many over here are never satisfied. The big issue at the moment is waiting times for treatment.
It strikes me as bizarre that we consider these services as “healthcare provision”– the only people that can provide “health” is ourselves through living sensibly– not smoking, not drinking excess alcohol, eating a good diet, taking regular exercise and so on. If we do all these things then we should expect total support when things do go wrong but far too many people expect medicines to fix up their poor lifestyles – tablets to lose weight, tablet to stop smoking, tablets to relieve indigestion caused by poor diet. Having a system that is expected to pay for these items is doomed as cost inevitably becomes a factor– do you choose to treat the cancers or help people lose weigh instead? You can’t do everything!
@Admin,
If someone let’s say has an Eating Disorder, by no means it is their “fault”. Or if someone has Cancer, bu no means it is their “fault”. Nor could they have “prevented” acquring these two diseases. To stay healthy, people try and do what they can do. However, it is not their “fault” if they can’t maintain it. That’s why we have doctors and vaccines.