I say we just scrap the entire system and start over. It would be easier.
Several systems we currently have in place could benefit from this.
Let us consider official numbers. In 2007 the US Census Bureau indicated that 45.7 million people were uninsured in the United States.
9.7 million of those people are not American citizens. (45.7-9.7=36)
36 million Americans without health insurance.
Another study estimated 14 million uninsured were eligible but not enrolled for government insurance programs like Medicaid and SCHIP. (36-14=22)
Also, in 2007 almost 18 million of the uninsured had incomes over $50,000, with 9.1 million of those having incomes over $75,000. (22-18=4)
Also over 18 million of the uninsured are under 34 years of age, many of whom fall into the higher earners listed above. They have decided, however wise or unwise, that they are young and healthy, and do not want health care.
While my simple example shows 4 million uninsured with good reason, I'm honest enough to quote a Blue Cross study from 2003 that found 8.2 million Americans were without health care because they did not make enough to afford it, but made to much to qualify for government programs.
9.7 million of those people are not American citizens. (45.7-9.7=36)
36 million Americans without health insurance.
Another study estimated 14 million uninsured were eligible but not enrolled for government insurance programs like Medicaid and SCHIP. (36-14=22)
Also, in 2007 almost 18 million of the uninsured had incomes over $50,000, with 9.1 million of those having incomes over $75,000. (22-18=4)
Also over 18 million of the uninsured are under 34 years of age, many of whom fall into the higher earners listed above. They have decided, however wise or unwise, that they are young and healthy, and do not want health care.
While my simple example shows 4 million uninsured with good reason, I'm honest enough to quote a Blue Cross study from 2003 that found 8.2 million Americans were without health care because they did not make enough to afford it, but made to much to qualify for government programs.
We don't have time for rational solutions.
I say that if you're looking for a mid-life career change, look into mortuary services. The only thing I'm sure of is that over the next 2-3 decades, working with dead people is going to be a booming growth industry! 
I say that if you're looking for a mid-life career change, look into mortuary services. The only thing I'm sure of is that over the next 2-3 decades, working with dead people is going to be a booming growth industry!
That is actually very true. I got a buddy whos girlfriend works at a funeral home...business is boomin!
how is 2 packs of cigs a day equivalent to a 400/month premium WITH a 5000 dollar deductible??? it would take most people years just to save for the deductible!
2 packs a day is what about $10 now? That's $300 a month.
but that doesnt cover the 5000 deductible, THEN the 20% coinsurance that your responsible for AFTER the deductible is met....
I say get rid of social security. No reason we have to support all those people who don't want to work just because they are old.
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