How many people have medical insurance?If you don't what would you do if something happened that would cost you a lot of money?
200363
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594703
that is sad !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but is reality -----now this is only my opinion towards obesity----you know how our healt insurance premiums have gone so high!!!! well that is because in part  there are so many people over weigth ...( and there are other factors but this is one each individual can control if you want)...    and wether we want or not when they get sick we  all pay the price ,how you may ask?.... well our premiums keep going up!!!--  i don't have the facts but last time i checked   about 65% of our population in the U S  was overweight .....with this in mind --you know  were are going to have more  heart problems , diabetes,cancer just to nave a few -----how has it affected me ?my health premium is $220 a month just for my self and my two children, that is outragest to me.... but if i want to be insure i have to pay the price----now.... i know some people can't help it and i am aware that it is not their fault ...it is genetic, but  come on give me a braek not 65% of our populations decends from obese people--some people are over eating and that is how they gain all that extra weight----soooo health insurance should be like car insurance the  safer you drive the cheaper your premiums are, like wise the more in shape and healtier you are the lower your premiums should be --but unfortunateli when it comes to healt insurance we all pay the same amoun that is not fair for some of us that do take care of our selves and don't over do the eating part----that is just my  opinion--
131831
As an American with little insurance I want to say yes, but another part of me wants to say no.  When I was in the military and stationed overseas I say Gov't provided health care.  It was scary at best.  Not to mention, that free health care would ruin the USA.  The cost of it would be trillions.  I believe that the government should look into regulating some of the health care cost.  My sister had an operation back in 1980.  Even back then, the itemized list my parents got showed that aspirin had a charge of $5 for 2.  It's things like that we need to go after.  There is to much overcharging.  There is no easy answer to this question.  I'm also afraid that if free health care was given it would blow out of proportion. People would complain about everything because it's free and now they think they are entitled to it.  Look at welfare as an example.  Not to mention people coming into our country who have not given to it would now think they should get free health care.  As for right now and even with very little health insurance I would vote "NO" against "just about" any health care reform.  The reform would have to be very well written.
581765
No their are alot of ppl going to the hospital with no insurance they come in all cultures: White, Black, Brown, Green, Yellow. and not only the poor, its easier for them to get heath care then it is for a two parent family with jobs, unfortunately the price for health and dental coverage is unbelievably high so a lot of ppl are uninsured. \nAs for schools alot of them are closing in the poorer communities at least I know they are where I live.  Due to not enough funding, class attendance, (and not just Mexican children)\nand not enough teachers willing to work in those communities. I know some colleges will send practicing teachers to these schools just to have a "teacher" there. So the schools close and those children have to go somewhere.\nDoesn't everyone these days own a car or three?\nI'd blame our government for not looking at the real issues and investing our money in things that are not as important like a sports stadium.
398901
If they should, then so should those who drink alcohol, eat too much fat, have high cholesterol, work high stress jobs, work in factories where smoke and smog are present, etc, etc, etc. The insurance companies make multi millions a year, if not more, and percentage wise, pay very little back in return. So, what do you think.? Should people on the internet all the time pay more for insurance because of eye strain, and possible exposure to electromagnetic frequencies from their monitors and computers, and lack of exercise? Should the Government control your life, so that you exercise daily, eat right, don't smoke or drink, don't get stressed out, don't watch the news where you can become agitated, ad nauseum?
94629
Shop around for an inexpensive health insurance, especially one with a medical savings account.  With this account, only a little of the premium goes toward the insurance and the rest goes into an interest bearing checking account.\n\nAvoid the ones you see on the internet.  Some are not legitimate and can actuall be used to obtain personal information about you and steal your identity.  It's happened.
504332
I want to respond to the first poster and maybe give you a reason why medical costs are going so high.\n\nHealth insurance costs are rising becuase health care costs are rising.\n\nWhy?\n\nBecause we insist on having the best, latest and most innovative medical procedures.\n\nAnd, we insist on having all of it all the time without regard to cost because somebody else (the insurer) pays....we don't really know how much all that stuff costs.\n\nBut while the medical devices and drugs and doctors all cost more.....more and more doctors are being sued by people like the first poster who complained about the 3D sonogram and the HIV test.\n\nShe'd be the first to sue if, god forbid, something went wrong in the birth.  The medical malpractice lawyer would be asking....why didn't you do a 3D sonogram?  Or why didn't you give an HIV test?\n\nThey'd ask this in context of the multi-million medical malpractice lawsuit.\n\nAnd, you know what.....'because the patient told me she didn't want the test' is not an acceptable answer.  \n\nShe's not getting treated because the doctors are not willing to accept the risk....so they have to now practice defensive medicine because the scum sucking, bottom feeding trial lawyers are ripping the system off.\n\nAnd, guess who's paying?\n\nWe all are.\n\nThe lawyers are suing more so the doctors have to pay more for medical malpractice insurance...so the doctors charge more for their services to health insurers....so health insurance premiums go up which are paid by you and your employer...so your employer's products are that much more expensive.\n\nIt's all a racket.  The lawyers get rich and we pay for it.
49589
I am a consultant who earns $75 an hour and have not had insurance for years.  It is not an issue to me.  The issue of the next election should be centered around governments interference in our lives.  Smaller government, less taxes & obliteration of family court.
583763
It's expensive, I know that. It's something like $323.68 without insurance. (Last figure I rememeber being told to me by my pshychiatrist in CO).
294535
i would see a doctor.  some hospitals will accept people w/o insurance.  u have a strong family history, so early detection is important.
415835
Nobody will cover a pre existing condition.  The only insurance you'll find are for accidents and genuine emergencies.\n\nPay cash.
20579
You can go and pay out of pocket.  That should be less than $50.  Many, but not all, insurance policies pay for that. \n\nBut you should be careful asking for meds when you don't need them.  If you simply have a virus, taking anti-biotics not only won't help you, but could make it worse for you next time you get a bacterial infection.  If the bacteria has become immune to the drugs because you took them when you shouldn't have last time, it could kill you.
550208
i had 2 MRI's taken (both were for my back) the cost was $900 for the first one, and the 2nd one cost $1200. Shocking isnt it? My out of pocket was 20% as insurance picked up the rest. I now live in europe and my husband has had an MRI done, the cost to him was 0 as its socialized medicine. Somethings wrong with the american health system big time!!!!
33307
You need an umbrella insurance policy as well as others that are mandated to medical practices.  Contact a local insurance company and your state to find out all requirements.
158587
I am going to assume you don't have insurance.  When I went to see one,  it cost me about $200 cuz the doctor was out of my insurance network.  That was just a follow up to a procedure.  All together, with procedure, it cost me about $2000.  $1500 for procedure, $300 for in-patient, and about $200 for the follow-up.  Luckily the procedure and the in-patient were partially covered by insurance.  All in all, it's expencive.
194301
I agree, get a lawyer. Too many posibilities and not enough clarification with your question. Most Doctors practicing medicine today carry  malpractice insurance. If the Doctor is clearly at fault you may have an easier time finding representation via a lawyer as they can expect a payout even if you can't afford one now.
553004
I'M NOT SURE IF IT IS RIGHT,  BUT LOTS OF PEOPLE CAN NOT  AFFORD TO GO TO THE DOCTORS FIRST!