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by swabby429 on January 31st, 2007
We don't have a "system" in the sense that they have one in the EU or the UK. Ours is a pay as you can afford. If you can't afford one of the health insurance plans, usually subsidized at some workplaces, or if you can't pay as you go, you're pretty much out of luck. There are a few shining exceptions. Some people in California and a few other states have something like "Medical" which helps more indigent folks. Seniors can take advantage, to some extent, Medicare and some related drug plans subsidized by the federal government.
Many americans, though, consider the term "US Healthcare System" to be an oxymoron.
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Come election time, we better recall Hillary's useless effort as First Lady to overhaul and instate a National Healthcare System! She spend time and money and did nothing in the end, and without any explanation. Oh, and anyone who thinks Medicare is of value to seniors is crazy! Doctors take advantage of elderly, ordering useless tests, creating fear, then charge the government higher rates. It's sad.
by MyKinKStar on January 31st, 2007
So true...such a bunch of scandalous junk!
by swabby429 on January 31st, 2007