Blinded by profits...THUNK!!!!

Jul 23, 2008 09:08

http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2008/07/23/health23.ART_ART_07-23-08_B1_MBAQQ2G.html?sid=101

Whatever your viewpoints and fears are concerning healthcare coverage in this country, the fact remains that in Europe and Japan a catastrophic illness does not bankrupt anyone. Instead of paying a monthly premium to a healthcare ( Read more... )

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ladyailith July 24 2008, 05:01:21 UTC
We were very lucky that Philip has such excellent health insurance. My hospital/rehab stay ended up costing almost $100K. Add another $24K + for the hcv treatment.

...shakes head in amazement at the amount of money

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turdoken July 24 2008, 12:08:32 UTC
I actually know anumber of people who have bankrupte in just such a way too! And, thanks to D.C. lobbyists for the healthnetworks, medical bills are NOT discharged in a bankruptcy. I predict that a lot of Boomers will retire to Mexico where everything is cheaper instead f living in abject poverty here!

Enhico y Mehico! Por favor!?

The power of legalized bribery. Glad you and Phil are on solid footing!

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