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Politics : A US National Health Care System?
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To: John Koligman who wrote (6251)3/6/2009 9:14:42 AM
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So even using the 'lower' figure, almost one out of five bankruptcies would have a medical component. Sounds like a problem, doesn't it?

I thought the article called into question the entire analysis. It seems clear that the number of bankruptcies DUE to medical expenses is quite small. These people should be glad they got the care they needed.

I don't think the government can or should protect people from bankruptcy who don't have health insurance.

What is LOST in this discussion is that these people, who ostensibly have no health insurance, had a catastrophic medical problem, yet received thousands, perhaps hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of medical treatment. They didn't go without health care, even though the rolled the dice and went without insurance.

If it turns out they can't repay their medical debts, bankruptcy is an excellent option for them. It is the price people pay for choosing to go uninsured.

Our government is broke. We can't buy medical insurance for everyone who chooses not to buy their own.
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