Re: Here via a link; sorry to butt in.lazypadawanAugust 26 2009, 01:40:08 UTC
I think it should be easier to get group insurance so you can't be denied coverage for a pre-existing condition, i.e. through churches, clubs, charitable organizations, etc.. I've also read about states creating high-risk pools so that poor folks with pre-existing conditions can get affordable coverage. I don't see why private organizations can't do the same. If there are laws prohibiting it, then the laws should change. There are other ideas out there.
I've been unemployed, worked the retail detail, and have been at times without coverage. Guarantees of even mediocre medical service sounds great to people who are struggling. But I've also seen how well the system worked for my dad who had a blocked artery a few years ago. It was almost miraculous in how efficient it was. On the other hand, my aunt in Spain had to wait over a year just for an appointment to see a doctor about her foot. God knows how long she would have to wait for surgery. My family members in another country had experiences with the freebie Seguro Social, which was always out of medication, had second-rate doctors, and had broken down equipment. I'd prefer the former kind of care over the latter any day of the week.
I've been unemployed, worked the retail detail, and have been at times without coverage. Guarantees of even mediocre medical service sounds great to people who are struggling. But I've also seen how well the system worked for my dad who had a blocked artery a few years ago. It was almost miraculous in how efficient it was. On the other hand, my aunt in Spain had to wait over a year just for an appointment to see a doctor about her foot. God knows how long she would have to wait for surgery. My family members in another country had experiences with the freebie Seguro Social, which was always out of medication, had second-rate doctors, and had broken down equipment. I'd prefer the former kind of care over the latter any day of the week.
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