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And I hope part two of the act allows hospitals and providers to refuse treatment for those that don't have insurance.
You do realize that there is no such thing as an ACA insurance plan, right?
It's not illegal if it's a law that has been upheld by the Supreme Court, but you knew that, right?
Do you have insurance now--or I should say, did you have insurance in 2013??
Nope and don't plan to either. I don't go to hospitals, and I have my own well stocked first aid bag so I can take care of myself quite well.
All the ACA supporters can kiss mine!
OK, then that's a promise.
Well, just to be on the safe side. How about you sign a "Pledge" that you will never get in a serious accident, get cancer, a stroke or any other serious illness any time in your life, and you further acknowledge that you have at least $400,000 put aside for these unexpected life emergencies to pay for your treatment when you do. Then I say - feel free to not pay for your health insurance. And while your at it, if by chance you're short on cash when the time comes, go ahead and sign the Do Not Resuscitate form now please, and just to be on the safe side, please notify all the hospitals in your area not to treat you when you arrive at their front doors unless you have cash on hand.
You can support that crap all you wish, count me out. I have contingencies that don't include the insurance mafia!
Nope and don't plan to either. I don't go to hospitals, and I have my own well stocked first aid bag so I can take care of myself quite well.
All the ACA supporters can kiss mine!
You can support that crap all you wish, count me out. I have contingencies that don't include the insurance mafia!
Ok, I get your point and I too feel that if enough people opt out of the system it will have to be revamped. However, what would you do if you are unexpectedly hospitalized, and how would you handle the expense?
I am not knocking your beliefs or opinions as you make good points, but what do you? File for bankruptcy? Not pay? Just curuious
Ok, I get your point and I too feel that if enough people opt out of the system it will have to be revamped. However, what would you do if you are unexpectedly hospitalized, and how would you handle the expense?
I am not knocking your beliefs or opinions as you make good points, but what do you? File for bankruptcy? Not pay? Just curuious
IF I were to become severely injured, then that's my own consequences then, and I'd deal with it.
I must say that I am in agreement with midwest. I don't go to doctors either, when I had insurance or when I didn't. I haven't worked in 2 years but my husband does. In order for him to cover me under his employer's plan it would be $800 a month which is crazy and a waste of money. If I didn't turn 65 last November, I would have just paid the silly fine. $95 is better than $800 a month for something you don't use. No, not even FREE Wellness tests. I really hate that. I was in "non-compliance" at my last job for refusing to take their Wellness "crap" testing.
I would only have signed up for free Medicare Part A, but my husband insisted on me getting Part B ($104/month). I put my foot down on all the other "plans" and insurance companies. No way.
Yes, people, there are those of us who don't go running to doctors, or hospitals, even when it's free. "If you have an accident, etc," having insurance doesn't mean you will go anywhere. Been there, done that, WITH insurance. You would be amazed how your body can heal itself given the chance, especially with knowing First Aid (as was said). Yes, I performed it on myself when I hit my head on a tree and blood was pouring down my face. No, hospital emergency room. No, thank you. BTW, at 65, yes, a DNR is a very GOOD idea.
Old saying: You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make him drink.
I must say that I am in agreement with midwest. I don't go to doctors either, when I had insurance or when I didn't. I haven't worked in 2 years but my husband does. In order for him to cover me under his employer's plan it would be $800 a month which is crazy and a waste of money. If I didn't turn 65 last November, I would have just paid the silly fine. $95 is better than $800 a month for something you don't use. No, not even FREE Wellness tests. I really hate that. I was in "non-compliance" at my last job for refusing to take their Wellness "crap" testing.
I would only have signed up for free Medicare Part A, but my husband insisted on me getting Part B ($104/month). I put my foot down on all the other "plans" and insurance companies. No way.
Yes, people, there are those of us who don't go running to doctors, or hospitals, even when it's free. "If you have an accident, etc," having insurance doesn't mean you will go anywhere. Been there, done that, WITH insurance. You would be amazed how your body can heal itself given the chance, especially with knowing First Aid (as was said). Yes, I performed it on myself when I hit my head on a tree and blood was pouring down my face. No, hospital emergency room. No, thank you. BTW, at 65, yes, a DNR is a very GOOD idea.
Old saying: You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make him drink.
I love posts like these.
Sure hop Jo48 or anybody like her will come back and post after they've had an appendix burst or a fallopian pregnancy or run a circular saw halfway through their wrist.
We'd all be able to profit from learning about their First Aid techniques.
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