StraitWoman and I have been without medical insurance (gov calls it Health Insurance) for several years now since Obongo drove the cost up from $600/mo to $1440/mo (it's probably much higher than now) -- and that with higher deductibles and co-pays.
I'm sick as a dog at the moment -- probably suffering the dreaded AlphaBetaGammaDeltaPhiEpisilonOmegaFactor variant -- but I'd have to be a LOT sicker than this before I'd consult a doctor. Can't trust 'em any more.
Kids are sending me pics of the little ones playing the snow. But alas I'm too sick too join 'em.
Hate to hear you're unwell! So was a very old and dear lady we know this past week, but she's had an amazing rebound. When will you and Prov. 31 be hitting 65? The gravy's mighty nice, let me tell you -- speshly knowing I've barely ever put anything into the evil system ;)
We all need to start finding out who the 'concierge' docs are in our areas. Some or all require monthly payment, but it's got to be way lower than insurance. The medical group SS (or my HMO) has assigned me to wants my SSN, a copy of my 'drivers license' etc, grrr.
I'd be surprised if even the most maverick doctors aren't constrained by federal law (ObongoCare) to report every detail of every visit you make to 'em.
Fine with me -- I want to be on every government list ;) You'll be 65 before you know it.
The big question, though is whether to opt for Medicare only or add the free (or cheap) supplemental insurance. My two top experts disagree 100% on that :s
Great thinkers have condemned insurance wholesale. Mebbe they're right. It does seem like an excellent way to encourage carelessness. I'm a much better driver since I stopped wearing seat belts.
No, alas the kike hate groups have never given me a tab. I keep flying over their HQs pulling "anti-Semitic" banners, but they see right through it ;-)