A quick poll take two

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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.