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Re: Soaring healthcare costs hurting US economy, driving business to Canada
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"SWC" <topgun@bullseye.net> wrote in message
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> "ted rosenberg" <tedrosenberg@iname.com> wrote in message
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> Ted, I'm nowhere near 'rich' and not really sure what yours or others
> definition is of 'rich'. What I do know is if you can show you have the
> ability to pay, kinda like instant credit to buy a car or living room set
> or major credit card, you will very likely be able to see a doctor of
> choice. Now IIRC the # 1 reason for being in major debt in this country
> (USA) is healthcare debt. We seem to not blink an eye to buy a $65,000.00
> SUV or Lexus, but become less comfortable 'buying healthcare' even when
> said healthcare services could allow you better health and even when the
> buyer can afford it.
how true how true!!
did some reading last night on this issue of "medical bankruptcy"...and was
amazed and appalled how many folks live so close to the edge...yep same
folks with those Lexus ans SUV even for their teenagers...then XXXXX and
moan when an illness comes around..and they have not had the forsight to
SAVE for the deductibles and copays..etc..
the dollar amount for these medical bankruptcies was $13,000 or less (for
copays...etc)...as one poster stated "these folks were already in financial
doo doo if a $13,000 bill (over a year) would cause them to file
bankruptcy...ever think of selling one of your overpriced cars.??? or paying
off the debt on the installment system??? nah...get a shyster lawyer...and
the rest of us have to support your folly by OUR increased costs...
I have a family member who thinks this is the way to go....charge everything
in sight..cars,,cell phones,,computers...etc...then "oh wait...I owe $75,000
"..yikes I cannot pay that back...get a "debt counselor who makes deals with
each payor..and voila..that debt is settled for maybe 30 cents on the
dollar...all the while the cell phones,,cars and computers are left
unscathed...
personally I think it is reprehensible ..not to mention fiscally
irresponsible....also a total lack of personal responsibility...teaches your
kids nothing about the concept of "saving for a rainy day"..
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> My eyecare "insurance" costs annually as much as I would pay out of pocket
> for my yearly full eye exam. But if something more ivlolved comes along,
> I might have an edge on covering the cost, just like car insurance.
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> Major health issues requiring hospitalization, that's something totally
> different. Now you've involve a ho$ipital.
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> I choose all my doctors.
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> SWC
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