Another Question for my Friends

that's exactly what I would like, I would like to have medicaid for everyone who can't afford insurance premiums. Better still Medicaid for all and a raise in income tax for all..

@RubyHawk .....A fine doesn't seem very proactive.

@RubyHawk - I don't think a fine is levied against persons who can't pay. But rather those who can and don't. I'm not sure. That's what I was told. How do they know if you can pay? Uumm? … if you file your income tax returns, that's how they know! Right? That's how they know to fine you. Isn't it? I hate that a lot of people can not pay their premiums. But unfortunately it's a lot of poor people in America. I'm talking about people who can not. Not people who will not. * All American citizens should have access to needed health care. * That's the baseline we need to work from. As to how to accomplish that? Obamacare is an attempt. If it's not working, I seem to remember Obama himself saying: It's not written in stone. Figure out what's wrong with it and fix it! All of the health care legislation that was passed into law isn't bad. But if responsible parties (politicians, government workers, healthcare providers, etc.) can come up with a system that works for everybody – rich or poor - and that means scrap Obamacare … Who cares? All of US just want to be able to go to a doctor when we get sick and buy medicine if we need it, to get better! I'm sure responsible people in this country have studied the healthcare procedures and processes around the world already. If there is a health care system that works well in another country why can't we just copy what they do? There is no excuse. While all the bickering and politicking is going on people are getting sicker and sicker, and some of them are dying!

I like that Obama care doesn't deny anyone insurance because of health issues. Everyone can get insurance if they can pay for it. I hate that so many people cannot pay the premiums. And even worse that they must pay a fine.

@RubyHawk I think it was through the welfare office I really don't know. I just remember being sent a paper in the mail telling me if I didn't chose an insurance I would be fined and that I was eligible for the free insurance... medicaid.

Your dad is so lucky to only have to pay 600 a year. I'm happy you have insurance, but I hadn't heard anything about free insurance. Who did you contact to get it. i know people who can't afford Obama care and they know nothing about free insurance. I would like to give them that information.

That's exactly what I would like to have here. If we paid a little more in taxes and everyone had health care, I would love it.

That is exactly what I knew was happening. I really wish we had some kind of health care for everyone, even if it isn't the best in the world , I would like to see everyone have equal health care. Someone told me at the lowest insurance they could find, their premium would be more than they could pay and still the deductible was several thousand dollars. They don't have health insurance coverage and must pay the fine because they can't do otherwise. It's a shame on our country.

@RubyHawk i agree, hon. one'f many shames... the medical community's become a commodity. insurance companies've been reportin' record profits since this law went into order, yet they still demand more money. they should be tarred'n feathered.

@crazyhorseladycx Yes, I've heard the insurance companies are making a huge profit.

@RubyHawk That is true so while still young, better get yourself medical benefits for retirement

@Yar_Joey the problen is health insurance is so expensive, many people do not have the money to pay for it.

I'm sure many countries are worse off than we are, and I feel for everyone who doesn't have medical care in time of need.

That is exactly what I would like for everyone. Let those who can afford it pay for the service,and those who can't either receive it free or at little cost. Everyone paying according to their earnings.

That is wonderful. I am glad to hear it. I wish it was better in Georgia. We have many problems here. did I see that you live in Fla.?

@RubyHawk Mentally handicapped.

The only way I can see is that he is handicapped. Otherwise I don't know how that could be.

@DianneN then, it's as it should be.

@RubyHawk We've just read that they are investigating audiology companies for unfair trading or some such. It shouldn't cost so much to make these things.

Your health coverage sounds pretty good. Even with the best insurance here, from what I understand, the patient still has to pay a good sum. We do. Also, no medications are free that i know of. We must also must have insurance for medication. My better half has diabetes and with insurance his insulin is still very expensive and also other medications he has to take. I have been lucky so far, I don't have to have any expensive medication. Dental insurance is seperate if you can afford it, most people cant. No tests are free that I know of. Hearing aids are not free and they are very expensive.

@RubyHawk We are going to have our hearing tested soon. A friend has suggested we go to the Lions Hearing Centre as they are not affiliated with a particular brand of hearing aid.

@RubyHawk Even those of us who "make money" can't afford insurance.

@cindiowens Yes, I've heard people say that.

My hope is that our health care system will be fixed. People are suffering that cannot get medical care. It's shameful that we don't have health care for everyone. People should not be neglected and left without medical care because they can't pay, while those who have money get the best of care.

Is everyone required to have health insurance and is it expensive? Is it affordable for all? Can everyone have hospital care when needed?

@RubyHawk not a requirement to.some..and quite expensive and not all have that unless they paid a.monthly conribution ;(