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newton.saber3-Mar-15 4:10
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JimmyRopes3-Mar-15 16:20
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Vark111 wrote:
So what happens when you change jobs?

If you have a preexisting condition your new health insurance policy does not cover it for the first six months.

The choice you have is to retain your previous policy, paying 100% of the premium, in addition to your new insurance policy or going without medical intervention for the preexisting condition for six months.

This is not an option for low wage earners because paying for an insurance policy without employer contribution, in addition to your new policy, is out of the price range for all but high income people.

In my opinion that is the major difference between universal health care and mandatory insurance to purchase medical care in a private marketplace.

Considering that preexisting conditions (cancer, heart disease, diabetes, etc.) are often life threatening this is not a viable solution.

Universal health care insures - pun intended - everyone gets health care. Mandatory insurance only insures - again pun intended - that the insurance companies prosper.

Once you lose your pride the rest is easy.

In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you. – Buddha

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