A quick poll take two

[Clip-Clop]

There is nothing to click on. I disagree.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Clip-Clop

There is nothing to click on. I disagree.

Is prematurity a constant problem with you?

[Antitrust32]

I clicked every american should have the same access to healthcare.

I must define the same. as I think every american should have access to health care, but it should be with private companies, not with the government.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

I clicked every american should have the same access to healthcare.

I must define the same. as I think every american should have access to health care, but it should be with private companies, not with the government.

"Equal" ("same") access to health care is kind of an important point in the poll.

What happens when private insurance companies refuse to insure somebody?

Or when private insurance companies will insure the patient, but not for any medical problem the patient already has? (like heart disease, diabetes)

Or the private insurance company says that they will insure the patient, but it will cost the patient $1288 a month?

Do you realize that now, when people move state to state, they often have to give up the health insurer they may have had for 20 years, and get another? And the new company won't necessarily cover them for anything the other company had to?

These are very serious questions, and I really would like to know your honest and best opinion on those problems.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Riot

What happens when private insurance companies refuse to insure somebody?

Or when private insurance companies will insure the patient, but not for any medical problem the patient already has? (like heart disease, diabetes)

Or the private insurance company says that they will insure the patient, but it will cost the patient $1288 a month?

if the person is unhealthy and the only way they can get insurance is by paying 1288 per month. then they should pay 1288 per month.

i'm all for eliminating a life time cap, and exclusions, and not being able to deny someone coverage. But if the cost is high, then pay it if you want the insurance. or shop around or take lesser coverage.

I had to pay over 500 per month when I was unemployed for a short time. You didnt hear me bitching about it. 500 a month is cheap if something big happens and you need hospital care.

No one should get free health care. it's a service you pay for.

[Antitrust32]

okay I'll go back on no one.

i'm totally fine with needy children getting free or very cheap health care if their parents cant afford to insure them.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

if the person is unhealthy and the only way they can get insurance is by paying 1288 per month. then they should pay 1288 per month.

i'm all for eliminating a life time cap, and exclusions, and not being able to deny someone coverage. But if the cost is high, then pay it if you want the insurance. or shop around or take lesser coverage.

I had to pay over 500 per month when I was unemployed for a short time. You didnt hear me bitching about it. 500 a month is cheap if something big happens and you need hospital care.

No one should get free health care. it's a service you pay for.

You make good points. Well, the problem is, what if no private company will insure you for a price that is affordable, even if you have a good job and plenty of money? (let alone make less than $40K a year)

So what if you can't afford insurance? That means you can't get health care?

I think that was the point of my poll question, which I didn't state clearly - is everyone in America entitled to get health care? Or is it only for those that make a certain income level and above?

These are serious questions. We have 60 million uninsured people in this country, and we are paying for them right now.

BTW, I just called my GP's office - an extension of the University of Kentucky Hospital system - and asked how much an office visit was for those without insurance. The answer was $193. That includes nothing but the office visit fee. I was shocked. If you can't afford insurance, you sure as heck probably can't afford $193 to walk in the door and see a doctor.

[Antitrust32]

everyone in america should be entitled to pay for their health insurance / care.