Do you support Single Payer Health Insurance?
961124
I would support it , if it could be proved to work.  We are supposed to be the greatest country, then we should make it work.\n\nI am sick of hearing about it making our taxes go up.  of course it will.  but are you forgetting that you will no longer have health insurance premiums.  If our taxes go up much less than what the cost of our insurance was, then it is a good thing.  \n\nI also have no problem with government health insurance if run right.  We all know that group insurance is the best.  Why not make one giant group with everyone in America eligible?  make it affordable.  I live in a state where 1 in 4 doesn't have health insurance.  If it were more affordable, that would make a difference.  My current coverage is with a very small group  and it cost me 10 to 12 thousand a year to cover my family.  I can't afford that.  most Americans can't afford that.
956998
Well for a start who going to support you in the USA? the government won't. Have you got money to support yourself in the USA? your under age not an adult who going to be responsible for you there? have you got health Insurances? all these questions have to be taken into acount.
875444
Here's a good article for choosing a health insurance plan:\n\nhttp://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art31285.asp
942348
If they wanted you to have health care, they would give it to you in some way that was affordable and effective.  The fact is, in their paradigm, if you cannot afford it, you shouldn't have it.  It is difficult to accept this as reality, but it is true.  They say they are pro-life, but as you show here, when it comes to supporting life, they are nowhere to be found.  That is their health care plan.
438405
No. Maybe some other programs based on income but not insurance. Insurance Companies are profit making Companies as most all others. This is a capitalistic country.
705551
You are only partially correct.\n\nThere is no federal law in the US requiring employers to offer health insurance to their employees.\n\nMassachusetts just passed a law that says by a certain date, all citizens have to have insurance and if you don't get it from your employer, you'll have to buy it yourself.  In other words, you'll be forced to buy it on your own if your employer doesn't provide it.\n\nIF your employer does offer coverage, there are a few things they must do.\n\nFirst if it is an employer under 50 employees, they'll have to provide you a policy with all the mandates required by your state.  Some states have few benefit mandates.  Many have a lot.\n\nIf your employer has more than 50 employees, they can offer a policy under a law known as ERISA which lets the employer opt out of state mandated benefits, taxes and high risk pool surcharges.  ERISA only mandates two benefits (maternity coverage for employers with more than 15 employees) and reconstructive breast surgery after mastectomy).  Other than those two....large employers can carve out any benefits they want.  So, not only are they not required to even give you health insurance in the first place, but big companies can give you health insurance that doesn't really cover anything.
876334
Yes, the Democrats have "defaulted" their way back into power and you want them to give you affordable health care. HOW did they "default"?\n\n WHY can't you get health care from Bush? You have waited for the Democratic party to get back in and give you health care. I am confused. You are obviously in favor of Bush but he can't give you what is your right and need.\n\nI also think you are lying about your blood tests and doctor visit. There is no way in hell you were charged that much for what you said......."one doctor visit and 2 blood tests".
976668
i'm against it. i live here to and see the cut backs and people who suffer. i actually have that bumper sticker  that says healthcare before olympics.
255170
Are you offering to pay for ever ones heath care, or are you offering my tax dollars to pay for it?  If you are going to pay for everyone health care I thank you.  If you are offering socialized medicine I don't think you'd like the wait.  My bother has government health care in Australia, unless one is on their death bed they have to wait in line.\n\nIf you don't like HMO health care, You will love government run health care.  The wealthy will still get premium health care, because they will pay for their own.  The masses will get Medicaid treatment.
594346
ANY sort of welfare fraud burns me up.  Makes me crazy.  Gets my goat like few other things do.\n\nThis one makes me scratch my head a little as well.  If he already has medical coverage, it will always always always be used as primary.  The only way he will be able to take advantage of it is to go to providers that take Medicaid, and are willing to bill secondary insurances.\n\nIf you want to talk about loopholes, Medicaid participating providers are required to bill Medicaid and not the patient until Medicaid has processed the claim.  However, Medicaid will not pay as primary in a situation like this, and often providers are not required to submit to secondary insurances.\n\nI haven't been in the field for ten years.  Things might have changed, but I haven't heard anything to that affect from people I know who still do this sort of work---And they know it interests me.  :-)
601152
If it is part of your medical insurance, which you voluntarily signed  up for, then yes.
918096
I would never suggest to not elect group coverage.  Group coverage is cheaper because you are paying the group rate.  An individual policy is usually a lot more expensive and your rates can increase every year.  \n\nYou can not afford to not have insurance.  What would happen if you had a major medical claim.  You can not work your way out of a claim for hundreds of thousands of dollars to some claims that are one million dollars.  \n\nI decided to quit my "big boy" job 3 years a go.  I did purchase a individual policy and my premiums have increased every year by at least 15%.  I am now paying $174 a month for health and rx coverage (no dental and vision).  \n\nIf you are still thinking about making such a bold move, speak to an insurance advisor.
873797
YES, but my health insurance will no longer cover it!
115964
I don't think it's a question of whether or not Medicare\nprefers them.  Instead, is the health care provider a "Medicare provider". Do they "Accept" Medicare. If they do, it means they file the claim to Medicare and they accept\npayment from Medicare. You are only responsible for the Deductible and 20% of the Medicare "allowable".  If the health care provider is NOT a Medicare provider, and does NOT "Accept" Medicare, then they will still file a claim to Medicare. HOWEVER, you are responsible for whatever Medicare does NOT pay. You end up having  to pay a lot more\nyourself. I would always ask a provider whether or not they are Medicare providers and whether or not they accept the Medicare payment. If they do....  great
230414
Contact your local law authorities,...as I'm SURE they'd appreciate your interest in doing the right thing.  Having health insurance and a life insurance policy might not be a bad idea either.
1043552
I support health issue causes such as heart, brain and lung diseases, and breast cancer.  \n\nI support the ban of gay marriages as it should be only between 1 man and 1 woman.  \n\nI support the abolishing of divorces when children are involved, especially for stupid reasons like the toilet seat is always up and I can't live that way.  Marriages should be taken more seriously than they have over the last 50 years, and children are affected negatively from it.\n\nI am also in favor of an idiot free America, but I really doubt that is going to happen with our current education system.  Vouchers should help out.\n\nI support free drugs for the elderly.  They earned it.\n\nI support illegals in returning to their country and fight for their rights over there.  Argentina, Brazil, Chili and Canada have it figured out.  It is time for the rest of the Americas to join in.  It could be like Europe and even better.
135367
I support it. I also support medical experimentation on anyone stupid enough to be against it.